Adventure path in Reckingen-Gluringen

3:30 h
12.17 km
592 m
593 m
1,296 m
1,641 m
345 m
Start: Alte Säge, Reckingen
Destination: Station, Reckingen

With our adventure trail we stay - sedate as we mountain people are - on the ground and appeal to the senses with themes that are embedded in our landscape.

Pure leisure - experience guaranteed! Experience in today's tourism: The non plus ultra, the highest maxim, including excesses. With our adventure trail we stay - sedate as we mountain people are - on the ground and appeal to the senses with themes that are embedded in our landscape. All these contents, aspects and thoughts shape, influence and determine our life cycle in this unique high valley. The circuit measures a total of 12.2 kilometres and can also be walked in sections. Convince yourself of the wealth and abundance of the valley on a round trip through our municipality.

Goms Tourismus

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

From the Alte Sägerei in Reckingen follow the road in the direction of Blinnental and cross the bridge leading to the swimming pool. Then follow the path in the direction of Blinnental, which leads past the miniature golf course. Cross the Blinne again and follow the forest road in the direction of Blinnental. For "The Englishman" you have to cross a bridge at the Bachtele. From there they walk the way back to the turn-off in the direction of Gluringen. Follow the road to Gluringen. The path now leads along the main road in the direction of Reckingen Bahnhof.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Loop Road

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear and walking sticks
Sun and rain protection and warm clothing
Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
Pocket pharmacy and mobile phone for emergencies

Directions & Parking facilities

By car to Reckingen.

At the Rotten-bridge in Reckingen you will find public parking spaces.

By train to Reckingen station. Reachable by MGB train from Brig in 1 hour and 3 minutes. With the MGB train from Göschenen in 1 hour and 18 minutes attainable. Trains run every hour.

Additional information

Summer sports report at https://www.goms.ch/summer-report
Time table www.sbb.ch
Telephone number of rescue service: 144

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:

Summer map of Obergoms with hiking paths and bike trails
Holiday companion

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In the tourist information offices or at the start of the adventure trail you will find a small brochure that will accompany you along the adventure trail.

Safety guidelines

The use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Take a map with you or download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map. Use only signposted paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect for wildlife. Be considerate of other users. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Adequate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn around early. Carry additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even when the sky is overcast.

Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather conditions. The summer sports report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Map

Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal

Tours