Natural Kneipp path in Blitzingen

1:30 h
2.85 km
180 m
175 m
1,288 m
1,470 m
182 m
Start: Blitzingen, parking
Destination: Blitzingen, village

Switzerland's longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul in harmony. For the very brave there is the ice-cold shower under the waterfall or the refreshing bath in the mountain stream.

Kneipp yourself healthy. The longest natural Kneipp path in Switzerland brings body and soul into harmony. Health, performance, balance - that's what we all want. In Blitzingen, one of the longest natural Kneipp trails in Switzerland brings body and soul into harmony. Enjoy the soothing water in the great outdoors and take a healthy dip! Walk through meadows, walk barefoot through cold mountain streams, practise sawing tree trunks and learn about natural remedies. For the very brave, an ice-cold shower under a waterfall or a refreshing dip in a mountain stream awaits.

Points 5 and 6 are not accessible this year.

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Directions

The Kneipp trail starts from the parking lot at the turn-off from Furkastrasse in the direction of Chaschtebiel. Then follow the road and cross the tunnel at the avalanche dam. From there, follow the Kneipp trail past the hamlets of Wilere and Ammern to the highest point of the tour. From there, follow the hiking trail back to the mountain village of Blitzingen.

Points 5 and 6 are not accessible this year.

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

Shorts or trousers to roll up are recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

By car to Blitzingen.

At the junction in Blitzingen towards Chaschtebiel, there is a public car park.

By train to Blitzingen station. With the MGB train from Brig in 56 minutes attainable. Reachable by MGB train from Göschenen in 1hour and 26 minutes. Trains run every hour.

Additional information

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 good weather, Kneipping is clearly more fun.

Safety guidelines

Please note the current conditions and recommendations at www.goms.ch/en/summer-sports-report

Map

Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000

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

Tours