Tour Information
The Plasselbschlund tour is one of those rides that stays with you long after you've hosed off the mud. Starting from the quiet village of Plasselb in the heart of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the route climbs steadily out of the valley and into the wild, green world of the Gantrisch Nature Park — a landscape of rolling alpine pastures, dark spruce forest and open ridgelines that seem to run forever.
The real magic begins on the crest. After the long climb up through Schwyberg and La Patta, the trail opens onto a sumptuous stretch of singletrack that traverses the ridge with panoramic views spilling out in every direction — the Bernese Alps to one side, the Fribourg lowlands to the other. On a clear day, it's simply unforgettable. We roll on toward the Auta Chia hut and La Berra, where a well-earned refreshment stop is never far away.
This is a genuine mountain adventure, so it comes with a few honest warnings: some sections between Fuchsee, Schwyberg and Auta Chia can be muddy, and there are a couple of short pushing sections (5–10 minutes) plus some rooty, technical passages on the descent between Chrüzflue and Hitus Vorschis. It's best ridden in dry weather, when the trails are fast and the grip is good. The reward for the effort is one of the finest ridge crossings and descents in the region.
Places along the route: Plasselb – Untere Bareta – Schwyberg – La Patta – Auta Chia – La Berra – Le Cousimbert. Catering is available at La Berra. Want to ride it with me? Get in touch and let's plan your day.
