--- title: "NESSELLOOP BIKE" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/nesselloop-bike" description: "The Nesselloop leads in a trail style through alpine meadows, past blueberry fields, and along the Nessjeri Suone to the Nesselalp. It is worth taking a look into the Chapel Maria zum Schnee here and, of course, enjoying the panorama. The subsequent descent starts as a trail over rock slabs and roots. Up to the Chittumatte, the character of the route gradually changes and from here the trail becomes a rocky and dusty path. The route between Belalp and Birgisch requires advanced riding skills." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2835579/71d36709cea2091dc147325f56e13c728114b585229a2b5deaf69672936d1fb2/nesselloop.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share NESSELLOOP BIKE =============== - Tip - 11.50 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - MTB tour Nesselloop Nesselloop Nesselloop Kapelle Nessel Nesselloop Nesselloop Nesselloop - 0:55 h - 11.50 km - 66 m - 1,070 m - 1,091 m - 2,098 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Mountain station of the shuttle cableway, Belalp (2095m above sea level) - Destination: Birgisch parking lot, 1093m The Nesselloop leads from Belalp via Nesselalp to Birgisch and offers a fantastic panorama of the Valais mountain world as well as an exciting route for bike enthusiasts! The Nesselloop leads in a trail style through alpine meadows, past blueberry fields, and along the Nessjeri Suone to the Nesselalp. It is worth taking a look into the Chapel Maria zum Schnee here and, of course, enjoying the panorama. The subsequent descent starts as a trail over rock slabs and roots. Up to the Chittumatte, the character of the route gradually changes and from here the trail becomes a rocky and dusty path. The route between Belalp and Birgisch requires advanced riding skills. Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (22%) Asphalt (1%) Trail (37%) Path (40%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The route is marked with red signs. From the mountain station of the cable car, you reach the facilities of the gondola and the Kelchbach chairlift after a gentle descent on the gravel road. Following the red signs, you arrive at the Unner Staful on the Alpe Bäll. From there, you cross the bridge over the Kelchbach and thus reach the panoramic path to the Nesselalp. In the Nessel area, the path passes the idyllic chapel and goes down to Birgisch. The path to Birgisch is quite steep but manageable. From Oberbirgisch, there are various options to take different public roads towards Birgisch, Mund, Naters, or Brig. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Our recommendation: technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing appropriate for the weather (always carry rain protection), drink and provisions. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **Arrival by car** **From western Switzerland:** A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig **From northwestern Switzerland:** A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig **From eastern and central Switzerland:** Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig **From Ticino (in summer):** Airolo - Nufenen pass - Ulrichen – Brig Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig **From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel):** Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: motorway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig **Blatten near Naters** From Brig you reach Blatten near Naters via Naters, then continue with the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp. Read more **Parking** Paid parking spaces are available in Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten near Naters. More information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation** **Blatten-Belalp** Blatten near Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport. You reach Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway. **Birgisch** Take the post bus from Brig to Birgisch parking lot and start your route there. You can find the timetable and further information about arrival at: Read more Additional information If you have questions, please contact: **Belalp Bahnen AG** **Blatten - Belalp Tourism AG** View this route on SchweizMobil: Read more Literature The tourism office in Blatten provides you with information materials and brochures about mountain biking in the destination. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take a well-deserved break at Nesselalp with a fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Alpine panorama before starting the descent to Birgisch. Read more Safety guidelines Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers generally have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk. Read more Map National maps Swisstopo 1:25,000: 2516 Aletsch area UNESCO World Natural Heritage Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Winter sports - Leisure - Customs - Worth a visit - Place of power - Monument - Slope - Tours 6.23 km - MTB tour 14.64 km - MTB tour 2.52 km - MTB tour - Webcams - Media Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -