Discover the mountain biking spot Lenzerheide
Whether it's tours, single trails, flow trails, or the Bike Kingdom Park, Lenzerheide is a mountain biking paradise.
Everything you need to know at a glance
Lenzerheide in Graubünden is the heart of the "Bike Kingdom," Switzerland's largest contiguous mountain biking area with outstanding tours, single trails, and flow trails. The "Bike Kingdom Park Lenzerheide" offers five trails ranging from easy (such as the "FLOWline") to challenging (the "Weltcup-STRAIGHTline").
Among the best-known trails outside the park are "The Great White" and the family-friendly "Hörnli Trail." The approximately six-month biking season is complemented by a strong infrastructure tailored to cyclists and top events such as the "WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup."
Lenzerheide holiday region: the heart of the "Bike Kingdom"
The Lenzerheide holiday region is one of Switzerland's best winter destinations, with 225 kilometers of slopes and 56 kilometers of cross-country trails. But when the snow slowly melts in late spring and the mountain landscape in Graubünden begins to bloom, hikers and cyclists flock to the village and its surroundings.
There is hardly a better spot in the country than Lenzerheide for mountain biking. The region is considered the heart of the "Bike Kingdom," the largest mountain biking region in Graubünden. This combination of two bike parks and more than 900 kilometers of trails includes Lenzerheide as well as the regions of Arosa and Chur.
The infrastructure is fully geared towards two-wheelers: you can rent mountain bikes, book guided tours through the trails, stay in bike-friendly hotels, take part in camps, and visit major bike events such as the high-profile "MTB World Cup," which takes place here regularly. The entire biking season lasts around six months.
"Bike Kingdom Park Lenzerheide": five trails of varying difficulty
The "Bike Kingdom Park Lenzerheide" is a super sport for all ambitious mountain bikers. You can let off steam on five trails with different levels of difficulty and characteristics, ranging from blue to black.
It's best to start off relaxed with the easy "FLOWline" before venturing onto the moderately difficult "PRIMEline" and "SHOREline." The black "STYLEline" is suitable for advanced riders, while the World Cup track "STRAIGHTline" with its very fast and steep slopes requires absolute skill.
Interesting fact: All trails are continuously maintained and expanded with new elements. You can combine them according to your individual preferences.
Tours and trails in the Lenzerheide region
The epic landscapes of the bike region stretching from Lenzerheide to Arosa and Chur are perfect for mountain biking vacations: jagged rocks, wild valleys, rushing streams, mountain lakes, and vast, beautiful nature. Here you will find endless trails to suit every taste.
Whether you're looking for leisurely bike tours, enduro tours of various levels, or hidden MTB trails away from the hustle and bustle, the choice is huge.
One of the most famous trails outside the bike park is "The Great White." It runs for about three kilometers with 43 turns and 400 meters of elevation loss from the Weisshorn mountain station over rugged rocky landscapes towards the valley, combining single trail and bike park elements. This trail requires a high level of riding skill.
The "Hörnli Trail" is more relaxed, a blue flow trail that runs for almost seven kilometers from the Hörnli mountain station towards the valley station. Take the time to enjoy the fantastic view of Arosa at one of the rest areas. Even children who are confident in the saddle can keep up here. In summer, the trail can be reached from Lenzerheide with the Urdenbahn cable car.
Bike events in Lenzerheide: for families, recreational cyclists, and professionals
The event calendar is packed in summer: hardly a month goes by without at least one top-class bike event in Lenzerheide providing additional fun. The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Cup will be held in Lenzerheide for the ninth time in 2026: from June 19 to 21, the pros will compete in the cross-country short track and downhill disciplines.
There are also events for everyone:
- The Bike Kingdom Hunt Arosa is a team challenge with various skill tasks, which will take place from July 10 to 12, 2026.
- The Bike Kingdom Kids Cup, a downhill race series especially for children and young people, will feature various races in June, August, and September.
- And at the Bike Kingdom Testride from September 4 to 6, 2026, you can test the latest MTBs, road bikes, gravel bikes, and e-bikes.
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Lenzerheide: Bike action in the Swiss Alps
The Lenzerheide Alpine region in Graubünden is one of Switzerland's best MTB areas for mountain bikers of all abilities. The "Bike Kingdom" offers more than 900 kilometers of trails, from flowing beginner routes to technically demanding routes for professionals.
If you like hustle and bustle, you should visit one of the numerous events during the summer months. There are also special events for children. In addition, the region is ideal for exciting excursions with the whole family in summer.
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Frequently asked questions and answers
Lenzerheide is located in eastern Switzerland in the canton of Graubünden, about 15 to 20 kilometers southeast of Chur.
In winter, the Lenzerheide holiday region is one of the best ski areas in Switzerland, while in summer it attracts hiking enthusiasts and cyclists. For mountain bikers in particular, there is hardly a better spot in the whole of Switzerland.
There are dozens of signposted routes covering a total network of more than 900 kilometers in the Lenzerheide region.
