Runca Trail via Punt Desch (11G)

The Runca Trail is arguably the best flow trail in Switzerland. The easy to moderate trail offers plenty of variety for experienced riders but also for beginners who are gaining their first trail experience. The Runca Trail runs from Punt Desch to Flims and combines pump track and natural trail elements. It starts at the Flims valley station, from there it goes about 750 meters uphill via bike route 11G over Foppa to Punt Desch. From the Flims valley station, you follow the village road for a few meters and turn left; here the ascent to Foppa begins. Passing historic buildings and farms, you reach the outskirts of Flims. From here, the path leads between alpine meadows and cow pastures up past the Foppa station, where you can refresh yourself if needed and enjoy the magnificent view of the Rhine Gorge, the "Swiss Grand Canyon." Then it continues uphill to Punt Desch, the start of the Runca Trail.

Enthusiastic bike beginners with initial trail experience cruise over simple obstacles like rollers – while experienced freeriders race at speed over more demanding jumps. The numerous rollers, berms, and jumps make the Runca flow trail a first-class experience for all mountain bikers. The riding surface and many structures provide a “flowy” trail with good grip even on wet terrain.

The route is suitable for beginners and advanced riders and is also good to ride with an e-bike. Safe riding on simple flow trails is a prerequisite.