In the footsteps of the Swiss Epic - Route 3 (E-MTB suitable)

Difficult
61.2 km
8:30 h
2550 mhd
2550 mhd
Auf den Spuren des Swiss Epic - Tour 3 (E-MTB tauglich) (oua_58059739_image)
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Auf den Spuren des Swiss Epic - Tour 3 (E-MTB tauglich) (oua_58059737_image)
The Swiss Epic in Graubünden is an international MTB stage race of the global Epic Series, which also includes the legendary Absa Cape Epic in South Africa. On this route, you can ride the original course of the final stage of the Swiss Epic 2020 and not only follow in the footsteps of Swiss superstars and Swiss Epic winners Nino Schurter & Lars Forster, but also enjoy the impressive landscapes and singletrails as well as the unique course design of one of the most famous MTB stage races in the world – all without any performance pressure.
Technique /6
Fitness 6/6
Highest Point  2322 m
Lowest Point  1479 m
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Start
Davos
Destination
Davos
Coordinates
46.799509, 9.828183

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Description

The fifth and final stage of the Swiss Epic 2020 leads through the singletrail paradise Davos Klosters and is a route offering high-quality trails with 61 kilometers and 2,550 meters of elevation. At the start of the route, you face an 8 km climb with 800 meters of elevation, which takes you to the highest point of the day at 2,321 m above sea level. The initial effort is followed by the ultimate mountain biking experience: the Panorama Trail – true to its name, it boasts unique views. After the unmistakable high alpine trail, a fast forest road takes you past the Mungga Hütte to Schwarzseealp. From there, an impressive trail leads toward Gotschnaboden, from where you reach Wolfgang Pass via a rooty trail through a romantic forest. This is followed by a classic cross-country section with many ups and downs through the forests above Davos, passing the Erb and Aussererb alpine pastures. A high-altitude trail takes you to the next fast trail section over roots and stones down to Frauenkirch, which also includes some technical sections and drops. At Mühle Glaris, you change valley sides and after a short climb below the Rinerhornbahn, you turn onto a fun trail over Junkerboden towards Mühle Sertig. Now it’s time to pedal hard for the last time: the 5 km climb with 400 meters of elevation is tough and leads from Clavadel over the Clavadeleralp up to Ischalp. Don’t worry, the effort is worth it: a fast and flowing trail brings you down from Ischalp to Davos, where you can end the day on a beautiful sunny terrace.

A route that should be on every mountain bike lover’s to-do list and offers a great insight into what amateurs and world-class mountain bikers achieve during the five-day mountain bike stage race Swiss Epic in Graubünden.

Hidden Gem

Bachi's Beach Bath on the picturesque Lake Davos offers an ideal swimming opportunity. Just a few minutes away is the Davos Adventure Park with the bike and rope park as well as the cozy restaurant Chalet Velo – a popular meeting point for mountain bikers.

Safety Note

In the Davos Klosters destination, there are many managed alpine pastures with livestock. Therefore, it is to be expected to encounter animals everywhere. We ask for appropriate consideration and also to ride through the terrain at a suitable speed.

Directions

Davos - high trail - Parsennhütte - Gotschnaboden - Wolfgang Pass - Meierhof - Grüeni - Erbalpen - Frauenkirch - Lengmatta - Spinabad - Junkerboden - Mühle Sertig - Clavadel - Clavadeleralp - Ischalp - Davos

Directions

Public Transport

Arrival via Landquart with the RhB to Davos Platz station.

Travel Information

Coming from Zurich / St. Margrethen, leave the A13/E43 motorway at Landquart towards Landquart, Davos, Vereina. Drive on the N28 to Davos.

Parking

Please use the public parking spaces in Davos.

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