Bike Kingdom Hunt 2026 - trail hunt across Arosa

The Bike Kingdom Hunt turns Arosa's trail network into a three-day scavenger hunt on two wheels. It runs from 10 to 12 July 2026 from the Event Village at Ochsenbühl, with riders using GPS clues to track down checkpoints scattered across the mountain. It is part race, part orienteering, and one of the best ways to discover what Arosa's Bike Kingdom has built.

The event

Unlike a normal race down a single marked course, the Hunt is about choices. You are given a set of checkpoints spread across the trail network and decide which to chase, in what order, and by which trails, all inside a fixed time limit. The harder-to-reach checkpoints are worth more, so the fastest riders are not always the ones who win: reading the map well matters as much as riding hard. You set off from the Event Village at Ochsenbühl and range across everything from flowing singletrack to technical descents, following the sport up and down the mountain for as long as your legs and the clock allow.

The mood is competitive but relaxed, with riders of every level sharing the same challenge and often teaming up to find the trickier points. Several categories run alongside each other, from full-distance hunts for confident riders to shorter and more accessible routes, so groups of friends and mixed-ability riders can all take part on the same day. Between checkpoints there is time to enjoy the trails themselves and the views across the Schanfigg valley, then regroup at the Event Village where the day's stories, food and results come together.

The weekend has a steady rhythm. Friday brings the warm-up party and check-in at the Event Village at Ochsenbühl, where riders collect their materials and settle in. Saturday is the hunt itself, with the morning briefing, a mass start, a full day out on the trails and the awards afterwards. Sunday winds down with a relaxed social ride for anyone who wants to keep going. The exact programme, the full list of categories and entry details are published on the official Bike Kingdom website, bikekingdom.ch, closer to the event.

Practical information

When: 10 to 12 July 2026 (warm-up Friday, main hunt Saturday, social ride Sunday)
Where: Event Village at Ochsenbühl, then checkpoints across Arosa's trail network
Format: GPS scavenger hunt and race, several categories from full-distance to more accessible
Best for: mountain bikers of most levels, choosing the category that suits their fitness
Entry: advance registration on bikekingdom.ch, popular categories can sell out
Getting there: the Ochsenbühl Event Village is a short ride from the hotel

Plan your stay

Altein, a Faern Collection Resort, makes an easy base for the weekend. Store your bike securely between riding days, start with a proper breakfast before the hunt, and come back to a quiet room once the trails are done. After a long day out, unwind in our wellness and spa with its indoor pool, saunas and steam room, then settle in for dinner with alpine views at one of our restaurants. With the Event Village a short ride away and Arosa's trail network on the doorstep, it is a comfortable place to turn a race weekend into a proper short break. Come and ride the Bike Kingdom with us in Arosa.