Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

141 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.4 km

The Roman Spring of Bard

Highlight • Natural Monument

A bubbling source very old (Roman era) rediscovered in 1882. Water cure, it is not recommended to drink in times of high attendance.

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10.8 km

Mottes Cliff

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

10.1 km

1.12 km

1.02 km

185 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

5.47 km

4.66 km

4.61 km

986 m

148 m

Elevation

Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

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