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Project Description
Furka Trail
The MTB descent from Furka Pass to Oberwald is a diverse route with great flow and breathtaking panoramic views, stretching from the Rhône Glacier to Grimsel Pass and further into the Goms Valley. The descent is part of the so-called "St. Gotthard Bike Labyrinth."
The Furka Trail is part of the mountain bike master plan developed by Bikeplan on behalf of the municipalities of Goms and Obergoms. The route passes through alpine landscapes featuring high-mountain meadows, scree fields, and later, forested areas. The initial sections are technically demanding, while further down, the trail transitions into more flowing segments.
Finding compromises with the agricultural sector was one of the biggest challenges during the implementation of this project. Additionally, the high altitude (starting point Furka Pass: 2,429 m a.s.l.) and the steep terrain in the newly constructed sections posed significant challenges for the project team.
Thanks to productive discussions and an experienced planning and construction team, an attractive trail was created despite the compromises made and the challenging steep terrain.
Client
Municipality Obergoms
Actors involved
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San Gottardo programme (higher-level project)
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Constructional realisation: VastTrails
Services
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Masterplan Goms
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Trailassessment
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Planning and support for building permit procedures
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Construction management
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Visitor monitoring
Dates
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Creation of the planning basis: 2018 - 2021
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Construction realisation: 2024
Project team
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Felix VolpertProject lead
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Jan Oggier
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