Circular track Chastebiel

5.58 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 2:00 h
  • 5.58 km
  • 221 m
  • 221 m
  • 1,267 m
  • 1,481 m
  • 214 m
  • Start: Blitzingen, station
  • Destination: Blitzingen, station
The Chastebiel circular trail leads up to the historic castle hill above Blitzigen. A spectactular panoramic view of  Rhone valley awaits you here.

The attractive winter hiking trail leads into the sunny and panoramic area of Chastebiel. The ascent is made from Blitzingen on a gentle gradient past the two dreamy hamlets of Ammeren and Wiler.

The pause on the Chastebiel is worthwhile. From here you have a fantastic view of the entire Goms high valley. On the now wooded hill stands the ruins of the pilgrimage site Maria vom Guten Rate, which was destroyed by an earthquake.

On the low-traffic access road, you return to Blitzingen via several hairpin bends.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Blitzingen - Wilerfurg - Fura - Loch - Amselschlüecht - Wilerriggi - Wiligerbode - Wiler - Wiligerlöüwena - Gadmebiel - Bonacher - Ammere - Raafloch - Uf der Biela - Flieli - Äbmete - Chaschtebiel - Hangendacher - Helgine - Echstebiel Egguti - Bächi - Schlüecht - Blitzingen

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

Equipment

We recommend good snowshoes:
  • Good footwear and sturdy poles
  • Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
  • Weatherproof (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
  • Sunglasses
  • Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.
  • Provisions for your day in the great outdoors

Directions & Parking facilities

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) to Blitzingen. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka. The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen are closed in winter.

The timetables for the car transport Furka can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch

Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Blitzingen. Follow the local parking guidance system.
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Blitzingen in 53 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel. The timetables for all trains can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Additional information

  •  Winter sports report at https://www.obergoms.ch/winter-report
  • Time table www.sbb.ch
  • Telephone number of rescue service: 144
  • Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:
  • Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
  • Holiday companion

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Take a break at the Hotel Restaurant Castle and enjoy the views of the Goms valley with a coffee or a hot chocolate. 

Safety guidelines

The use of the winter 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, especially in winter, even when the sky is overcast.

Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski runs, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Map

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1270 Binntal

Nearby

Location and Contact

Circular track Chastebiel
3989 Blitzingen