Oberfäld Trail

3.80 km long

Round trip

Difficulty: easy

Condition: very easy

Snowshoe

Bergdorf Geschinen (Winter) — © Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

Bezaubernder Winter — CC-BY | Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

Spass im Pulverschnee — CC-BY | Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

1:30 h
3.80 km
199 m
199 m
1,359 m
1,551 m
192 m
Start: Geschinen, valley station ski lift
Destination: Geschinen, valley station ski lift

The Oberfäld-Trail is an enjoyable snowshoe trail. Starting from Geschinen, the circuit leads through the protective mountain forest to Münster. Leaving the sun-browned Valais houses and utility buildings of the Goms capital behind, you finally reach the starting point via the snow-covered fields and acres of the 'Oberfäld'.

Pavements

Unknown

Trail

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Geschinen - Oberfäld - Münster - Lauinen - Chumme - Geschinen

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

We recommend:

Good snowshoes
Waterproof footwear and walking sticks
Hat and warm protective outdoor clothing
Sun protection
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

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 33km to Geschinen. 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 https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch/de/winter/anreise/autoverlad/furka/

Follow the local parking guidance system.

The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Geschinen in 1h 11 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.goms.ch/en/winter-sports-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

The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel during the validity period on the route between Oberwald and Fiesch Feriendorf in 2nd class.

Safety guidelines

The use of the snow shoeing 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.

Local conditions may entail changes to routes.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

Maps

Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen

Tours