# Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide: Switzerland Biggest MTB Network
The numbers are the starting point: 366 trails, 208 designated for mountain biking, spread across a connected area linking three distinct zones - Arosa, Lenzerheide, and Chur - through 12 mountain railways, lift systems, and public transport connections. Switzerland Bike Kingdom is the country largest mountain bike network and, by most measures, one of the finest lift-accessed riding destinations in Europe.
This is where the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup races in June. This is where the 2018 UCI World Championships were held. And this is where you can ride the same courses, on the same trails, under the same Graubuenden sky, with a lift pass and the right bike.
Here is how to do it.
Understanding the Three Zones
Bike Kingdom is not a single bikepark - it is a network. The three zones each have distinct characters and are connected by lift infrastructure that allows riders to move between them across a single day:
Bike Kingdom Park Lenzerheide is the competitive hub. The UCI World Cup DH course and XCO course sit here. The bikepark dedicated freeride trails radiate from the Rothorn and Scharmoin gondola systems. This is where most visiting riders will spend their first day, and where the race atmosphere concentrates during World Cup events.
Arosa occupies the upper valley to the east, connected by gondola from Lenzerheide Scharmoin station. Higher altitude (up to 2,620m), longer trails, and a broader natural terrain range than the concentrated bikepark. The Arosa zone suits riders who want extended natural singletrack alongside technical lift-access descents.
Chur is the valley floor city at the network western end - the Rhine valley below Lenzerheide plateau edge. Specific trails descend from the bikepark all the way to the city, a 900m vertical drop from the Rothorn that represents one of the most dramatic continuous descents in the network.
The Bikepark Lines: Five Flavours of Descent
FLOWline: The network most accessible freeride descent. Wide, well-maintained berms, rhythmic terrain, and a pace that rewards commitment over technical precision. This is where riders new to lift-accessed riding find their feet, and where experienced riders warm up.
PRIMEline: The flagship trail. Technical features mixed with speed sections, requiring a full quiver of skills - drops, roots, rock gardens, and the kind of mid-trail decision-making that develops into automatic competence after repeated laps.
SHOREline: North Shore-inspired construction - wooden features, skinnies, drops built from elevated platforms. Not for the faint-hearted: precision and commitment are non-negotiable.
STYLEline: Jumps and flow. Progressive-radius booters, hip jumps, and table-tops built to reward stylistic expression as much as raw speed.
STRAIGHTline: The most demanding trail in the park - steep, technical, fast in all the wrong places if your lines are imprecise.
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The DH World Cup track is accessible outside race weekends. Rated black. Full-face helmet, back protector, and knee pads are required at lift access. The finish bowl jump is a committed step-down into a high-speed berm - accessible on a modern enduro or DH bike.
The XCO World Cup circuit is marked and rideable as a loop. One lap of the 2026 course runs approximately 4.5-5km with 250-300m of climbing - rocky, resistance-heavy, genuinely technical.
Getting to Lenzerheide
From Zurich: Direct train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Chur takes approximately 70 minutes. The Postbus from Chur to Lenzerheide runs approximately 40 minutes. Total journey time: approximately 110-120 minutes. This is the recommended approach for visitors arriving without a vehicle.
From Zurich by car: A3/A13 via Chur to Lenzerheide, approximately 90-100 minutes. Parking at the Rothorn valley station is ample outside peak July-August weekends.
Nearest airports: Zurich (ZRH) is the primary gateway, with direct connections from North America (New York, Toronto, Montreal), the UK, and across Europe. Geneva (GVA) is 3.5 hours by train.
Best Season to Visit
June opens the bikepark in earnest. June is the month of the World Cup event, the wildflowers are at peak, and the early-summer light on the Rothorn is outstanding.
July and August are peak season: maximum trail quality, all lifts operating. Arrive early - first gondola at 08:30 gives a two-hour window before the day-tripper traffic arrives.
September is many experienced riders preferred month: thinner crowds, exceptional clarity in the high-altitude light, and the first suggestion of autumn colour on the larch forests below the Rothorn.
The bikepark typically closes in late October as snowfall makes higher elevation trails unusable.
Bike Hire and Equipment
The Bike Kingdom Park operates a rental fleet out of the valley station. Enduro bikes (140-160mm travel) and downhill bikes (180mm) are available. Book well in advance for July and August weekends.
Helmets, knee pads, and back protectors are available with rentals. The bikepark enforces helmet requirements at all lift access points.
Where to Stay
Lenzerheide village is the natural base, within walking distance of the valley station. Booking early is essential for World Cup race weekend (June 19-21).
Valbella (adjacent to Lenzerheide) offers additional accommodation and slightly quieter evenings.
Chur for those who prefer urban connectivity with a daily Postbus commute to the bikepark.
What Else to Do
The Rothorn summit (2,865m): Take the gondola to the top for views extending from the Swiss Alps to the Italian pre-Alps. The summit hike along the ridge toward Schafgrat is one of the area best Alpine walks.
Lenzerheide lake (Heidsee): Swimming lake below the village. After a day on the bike, the clear mountain water at 14-17 degrees C in summer is a legitimate recovery tool.
Chur old town: Switzerland oldest city has a compact medieval centre. The bishop court and the Raetisches Museum are worth a rest-day afternoon.
FAQ
Can I ride the UCI World Cup DH course when the bikepark is open? Yes. The Lenzerheide downhill track is accessible via the Rothorn gondola outside of race closures. It is rated black/pro. Full-face helmet and body armour are required at lift access.
How many days do I need in Lenzerheide to see the whole network? Three to four days covers the Bike Kingdom Park comprehensively. Adding the Arosa zone requires at least one additional day.
Is the Bike Kingdom suitable for beginners? Yes, partially. The FLOWline and the marked beginner trails on the lower bikepark are genuinely accessible. The DH course, STRAIGHTline, and SHOREline are not suitable for beginners. Guided tours are available from the bikepark rental centre.
What is the best way to attend the UCI MTB World Cup as a spectator? The event uses free spectator access. The finish arena is the social hub. For DH, position early at the finish bowl jump. For World Cup race weekend accommodation, book 3-4 months in advance.
For today World Cup race opening and course conditions, see our Lenzerheide 2026 field report. For context from the most recent DH round at Leogang, see our Leogang 2026 DH World Cup report.
