Kickbike on Sunnegga
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/ Passing Tufteren on the way down to the villagePhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Pascal Gertschen -
/ Starting point at SunneggaPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Pascal Gertschen -
/ An adventure for the whole familyPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Leander Wenger -
/ A stop at one of the mountain restaurants along the wayPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Pascal Gertschen -
/ Giving back the kickbikes at the Sunnegga valley stationPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabien Pannatier -
/ Kickbike auf SunneggaVideo: Zermatt Tourismus
Kickbike, that’s the thrilling ride from Sunnegga down to the village of Zermatt. The wind in your hair, spectacular scenery: this is outdoor adventure at its best.
A kickbike is like a cross between a bike and a scooter, great fun to ride for people of all ages. From Sunnegga, the trail leads initially towards Tufteren, past ancient Swiss stone pine trees and tall larches. At Tufteren the track plunges into the lush mountain forest, and follows a giant zig-zag all the way down to the village of Zermatt.
- Appropriate for children from age 9
- Special family tickets
- from approx. late May to mid-October
Author’s recommendation
Before heading downhill, it is worthwhile to make a photo stop at Tufteren with its wooden houses and the Matterhorn in the background.
Additional information and recommendations are available from the guest information centre on Bahnhofplatz (by the railway station).
Rest Stop
Buffet Bar SunneggaOthmar´s
Ried
Tufternalp
Safety information
- Take into account participants’ fitness level and ability.
- All riding is at one’s own risk.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
- Do not leave the marked routes.
- Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals.
- Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.
Equipment
We recommend:
- Kickbike with helmet (available for hire from the valley station of the Sunnegga Express)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
- Good footwear
Tips, hints and links
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
Sunnegga - Tufteren - Ried - Zermatt (Sunnegga Express valley station)
Public transport
By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Zermatt.Zermatt is also the start and finish point for the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (Zermatt to St. Moritz or Davos).
Getting there
Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles are permitted only as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch–Zermatt road is closed to the public.Onward travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi or shuttle train. Trains depart every 20 minutes; the journey takes about 12 minutes, and ends at the Bahnhofplatz in Zermatt.
Parking
Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.Onward travel: see “Getting there”.
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