Eco Hotels near Bikekingdom Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide is one of Switzerland's premier mountain bike destinations and a regular UCI Mountain Bike World Cup venue. The Bikekingdom Lenzerheide network covers 160km of marked trails across the Lenzerheide plateau and surrounding Graubünden valleys, accessed by gondolas and chairlifts from the resort. Eco-certified hotels here reflect Swiss hospitality's generally high environmental standards — Graubünden is a canton with specific sustainability requirements for tourism development.
Bikekingdom Lenzerheide — the network
The Bikekingdom spans the Lenzerheide resort area, with the Rothorn gondola (2,865m) giving access to the highest trails. The Bikepark proper runs multiple graded descents from the Scharmoin station, including the UCI World Cup DH course — rideable by the public outside of race windows. The trail network beyond the bikepark includes enduro-style natural trails, panoramic ridge routes, and technical descents that are among the best in Switzerland.
The annual UCI MTB World Cup round at Lenzerheide (downhill and cross-country) typically takes place in June — one of the biggest MTB events in Europe, with free public entry to the finish area.
Swiss eco certification standards
Switzerland operates one of the world's most rigorous hotel eco-certification systems. The ibex fairstay certification (the Swiss hotel eco-label) requires energy, water, waste, and food-sourcing targets that exceed Green Key standards. Many Lenzerheide properties hold ibex fairstay or GreenStar certification. Graubünden tourism's own sustainability programme ("Graubünden Naturerlebnis") funds trail maintenance and ecological monitoring across the canton's MTB network.
Swiss mountain transport: Lenzerheide is accessible by PostBus from Chur main station (30 minutes). Chur is on the main Zurich–Milan rail line. Bringing a bike on Swiss trains (Velo day pass, CHF 18) is standard practice — Swiss rail accepts all bikes on most services.
When to visit Lenzerheide for MTB
The Bikekingdom season runs mid-June through mid-October. June and September are the best windows: trail conditions excellent, accommodation prices below August peak, and the UCI World Cup provides an extraordinary spectator backdrop to June visits. August is warm and reliable but sees the Swiss domestic holiday period — accommodation books out and lift queues are longer.
Beyond Lenzerheide — Graubünden MTB
- Davos Klosters — 30 minutes, another major lift-served network
- Flims Laax — 45 minutes, world-class snow and summer bike park
- Arosa — Arosa Lenzerheide lift connection (shared system) extends the rideable terrain further
- Albula Pass trails — historic railway pass with epic natural riding
Frequently asked questions
Is the UCI World Cup track rideable by the public?
Yes — outside of race and practice windows, the UCI World Cup DH course at Lenzerheide is open to public riding. It is graded black and requires strong downhill skills, full-face helmet, and body armour. The rest of the Bikekingdom trails are graded for all levels.
Can I take a bike on the train to Lenzerheide?
Yes — Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) accept bikes on most services with a CHF 18 Velo day pass. Take the train to Chur (from Zurich 1h10), then the PostBus to Lenzerheide (30 minutes). The PostBus also accepts bikes on the Lenzerheide route — check with RhB bus for current capacity rules.
What eco certifications do Lenzerheide hotels hold?
Look for ibex fairstay (the main Swiss hotel eco-label), GreenStar, or Green Key certifications. Swiss eco standards for hotels are among the most rigorous in Europe. IMPT lists verified ibex fairstay and Green Key properties in Lenzerheide; every booking retires 1 tonne CO₂.