Mattsand Balancing Reservoir – MGB Trail (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Trail) loop from St. Niklaus

Mattsand Balancing Reservoir – MGB Trail (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Trail) loop from St. Niklaus

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Mattsand Balancing Reservoir – MGB Trail (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Trail) loop from St. Niklaus

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24.2km

490m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.8 km for 1.04 km

Permit required

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.85 km

Grächen - Mattsand Enduro

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This trail from Grächen down to Mattsand is some of the best there is. Demanding but very rideable.

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4.54 km

Mattsand Balancing Reservoir

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The Mattsand compensation lake is located at 1230 meters above sea level. The water from the Mattern Vispa is collected in the lake and then transported northwards via the 12.5 …

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9.42 km

Randa Rockslide and Bis Glacier View

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The small village of Randa is characterized by the mighty pyramid of the Weisshorn and by the mountains, which have managed to preserve their authentic and natural character. Nine kilometers …

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14.5 km

View of Herbriggen village and the Mattertal Valley

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Accessible by both road and trail.

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22.5 km

MGB Trail (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Trail)

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A real pleasure path if you come from Zermatt. Because then, in addition to the great view all around and the idyllic Matter Vispa river, there is also a constant gradient that makes you fly in the direction of Visp.

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24.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

5.53 km

3.63 km

1.59 km

Surfaces