Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

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Descent Towards Ulrichen – Bedretto Valley loop from Val Bedretto

03:04

40.3km

1,680m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 918 m for 35.3 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

After 36.3 km for 3.16 km

Closed: • October-May (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.81 km

Waterfall Water Refill Point

Highlight • Waterfall

If the water runs out: Here you can access relatively harmless. On such tours I like to take a small water filter with me (as an attachment for the drinking bottle), then I am on the safe side.

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14.0 km

Descent Towards Ulrichen

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Very well-developed road, nice curve radii and always remember not to drive faster than your guardian angel can fly.....

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15.0 km

Hairpin Bends of Nufenen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great pass, very idyllic.

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17.4 km

Nufenen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Great pass, less traffic than at Furka

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20.0 km

View of the Nufenen Pass Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great pass - it can be quite a stretch from the direction of Furka... I've always had headwinds so far 🙄

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28.4 km

Nufenenpass / Passo della Novena

Mountain Pass

36.1 km

Val Bedretto

Highlight • Gorge

Val Bedretto is the upper valley of the Ticino river, between the Gotthard Pass and the Novena Pass. It is the place of origin of the river which rises from …

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36.1 km

The Ticino flows through the Val Bedretto and is fed by numerous mountain streams on its way through the valley. The picturesque Bedretto Valley stretches from the Nufenen Pass to Airolo - and offers you a lot of hiking fun.

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