Bike & Hike

Tip from Dario Cologna

Find out more about his favourite route.

Bike & Hike adventure in Davos Klosters

There are tours in Davos Klosters that are too far for one day. In such cases, a combination of mountain biking and hiking is worthwhile. This way, even longer ascents are no longer a problem. Even a speedy return is guaranteed.

If you want to experience the full splendour of a mountain, start from the very bottom. A mountain bike or e-bike shortens long ascents and flat hiking trails through side valleys. This is also the case in Davos Klosters. The mountain world here is virtually predestined for a "Bike & Hike" adventure. Our tour tips for newcomers and connoisseurs.

The mountains of Davos Klosters are predestined for a

Tour suggestions in Klosters

Route	Duration	Activity	Tips
Klosters – Alp Sardasca	1.30 h	Biking	Syrup bar on Alp Sardasca
Alp Sardasca – Silvretta Hut – Alp Sardasca	3.15 h	Hiking	Break or overnight stay in the Silvretta Hut
Alternative: Alp Sardasca – Seetalsee – Alp Sardasca	1.45 h	Hiking
Alp Sardasca – Klosters	0.45 h	Biking

Tour suggestions in Davos

Route	Duration	Activity	Tips
Davos – Dürrboden	1.30 h	Biking
Dürrboden – Grialetsch Hut – Dürrboden	3.00 h	Hiking	Break or overnigth stay in theGrialetsch Hut
Dürrboden – Davos	0.45 h	Biking

Route	Dauer	Activity
Davos Platz – Frauenkirch –Sertig Sand – Chüealp	1.50 h	Biking
Chüealp – Sertigpass – Chüealp	2.30 h	Hiking

Day trip to the Silvretta Hut

Hike and Bike for CHF 22

✓ Plate of the day
✓ Drink (3 dl)
✓ Coffee

The daily plate is available between 11 am and 3 pm at the Silvretta hut. You can enjoy your coffee directly on the sun terrace, in the Vereina mountain hut or on Alp Garfiun.

Cologna's tip

“From Klosters up to Alp Sardasca and up to Lake Seetal. Total seclusion and a dip in the mountain lake await you there. Don't miss: the syrup bar on Alp Sardasca.”

“Thanks to 'Bike & Hike', I'm getting to know Davos Klosters in a whole new way”

Why mountain biking or hiking when you can do both at the same time? “Bike & Hike” is becoming increasingly popular in Davos Klosters, with guests, but also with locals such as former cross-country skiing star Dario Cologna.

Dario Cologna has more time after retiring from top-level sport. “It was a change,” he says. “Professionally and privately, with new exciting tasks, such as commentating on SRF, new ambassador roles or projects in the youth sector,” he says. “But because I'm no longer travelling so much or constantly busy with training, I have more time options than before.” Time that he enjoys spending with his family. For example, on a trip to his home neighbourhood of Davos Klosters, which he is now getting to know in a new way. And he does so on a “Bike & Hike”, which is particularly popular in Davos Klosters. “I used to be focussed on training on roller skis, a racing bike or running shoes and didn't have time to stop at beautiful places and enjoy the view.”

Dario Cologna on a “Bike & Hike” adventure in Davos Klosters.

Dario Cologna gets to know Davos Klosters anew thanks to “Bike & Hike” adventures.

Dario Cologna takes a break on his “Bike & Hike” adventure at the syrup bar on Alp Sardasca in Klosters.

Faster at the end of the side valleys

He is now making up for it. Cologna's favourite thing to do is cycle with his family and bike trailer into a side valley and add a short hike with the children's backpack. “These are perfect family outings,” enthuses the four-time Olympic champion. He loves sitting on a bench for five minutes, resting on a large stone or cooling his feet in a mountain stream. “The advantage of the bike is that you can reach the end of the side valleys much faster than if you get there on foot. And you get active in nature instead of taking the public transport bus.” The advantage of the hike is that you can get to destinations that are difficult to reach by bike. “For example, the two SAC huts Grialetsch in Davos or Silvretta in Klosters.” And finally, a bike ride back down to the valley is the crowning glory.

No sophisticated riding technique required

One thing is certain: There is a wide range of options in Davos and Klosters for this enjoyable bike-hike combination. Both towns have many side valleys that can be reached by bike from the respective village centres in no time and you are immediately surrounded by tranquil nature. “Each side valley has its own charm,” says Cologna. “From lush green meadows, forests and open to high alpine terrain, it's all there. What's more, the side valleys are also easy to reach for bikers of all levels. No sophisticated riding technique is required, as you can mainly ride on alpine roads (tarmac or gravel).”