- 4:00 h
- 11.91 km
- 549 m
- 545 m
- 1,359 m
- 1,732 m
- 373 m
- Start: Oberwald, station
- Destination: Münster, station
The first stage of the Gommer ridge route leads from Oberwald, the first mountain village of the young Rhone valley, to Münster. The hiking trail offers sections through pleasantly fragrant larch forests and magnificent views of the white peaks of the Valais four-thousanders.
As a convenient one-day route of the Gommer ridge route, the section from Oberwald to Münster is recommended. Flowers usually only seen in books line the path. In the valley below lie sun-baked villages and dreamlike hamlets. The route runs along the sunny side of the high valley, between Oberwald and Münster.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Oberwald, station - Oberwald, village - Jostbach - Grimselweg junction - Gadestatt - Nessel - Bine - Löuwene - Münstigerbach - Münster, station
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear and hiking sticks
- Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing
- Detailed maps or information material with good route preparation
- Provisions for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for 40 km to Oberwald.
Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can get from Brig to Oberwald in 1 hour 23 minutes. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
The train and bus timetables can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Summer report at www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Emergency number rescue service: 144
Literature
You can find the following brochures at the tourist offices as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:
- Summer map Obergoms with hiking, cycling, and bike routes
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At Gadestatt above Obergesteln, you can order wood-fire cooked Cholera with prior reservation.
More information at www.goms.ch
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourism AG denies any liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Carry a hiking map or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only signposted trails and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your waste and the waste of others with you.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and enough provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitude can be very strong, even under cloudy skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself about the current conditions and weather in advance. The summer report provides valuable information regarding the region.
Map
- Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000
- Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen
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