Gurnigelwald-Gürbe (SchweizMobil 504)

Naturpark Gantrisch - ! Route section Staffelalp–Weiernmoos closed due to landslide hazard !
In autumn 2023, a landslide area reactivated in the Ahörndler region near Wattenwil. Since then, landslides have occurred repeatedly, most recently in mid-February 2024. The municipality of Wattenwil has now evacuated and closed the area due to the existing landslide hazard. There is no detour.


The Gurnigelwald-Gürbe bike route leads through an unknown, vast forest area. After a steady ascent, the highlight at the Gurnigel mountain lodge is reached. Afterwards follows a descent that makes biker hearts beat faster.

From Blumenstein, the national mountain bike route 2 "Panorama Bike" serves as a feeder to the Gantrisch Biking round tour 504 "Gurnigelwald – Gürbe". Through the Bluemistei forest, it then goes continuously uphill to the Gurnigel mountain lodge. The following descent is partly a bit narrow and bumpy, but the fun will prevail.

A long gravel path continues downhill. The crossing over the Gürbe is then the last obstacle: some simply ride their mountain bikes through the water. Most probably prefer to carry the bike and walk over the stone slabs.