On the footsteps of life of Ceasar Ritz

2:00 h
5.50 km
233 m
233 m
1,213 m
1,350 m
137 m
Start: Niederwald, Bahnhof
Destination: Niederwald, Bahnhof

The "Lebensweg Cäsar Ritz" presents milestones of his life and brings visitors closer to the ideas and visions of the Gommer hotel pioneer. The stations in Ritz's life are presented on six signposts, at locations whose special features symbolise the respective stage of Ritz's life.

The "Caesar Ritz" is a bilingual, self-explanatory and chronologically structured theme trail. In about five kilometres, the hiker will learn a lot of interesting and interesting facts about the life and work of the world-famous Goms hotel genius Caesar Ritz. The route chosen for the trail was adapted to the life of Caesar Ritz; a bumpy, stony beginning, which levels itself and finally leads into wide paths. On the six signs you will learn more about the world-famous "Ritz philosophy": principles which attach great importance to comprehensive hospitality, gastronomy, boundless luxury and ingenious architecture and thus bring the hotel to life as a work of art in a place where kings stay. The road signs were placed at locations whose special features symbolise the respective "Ritz" period of life.

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Directions

The Caesar Ritz path starts at Niederwald railway station, then you walk around the village of Niederwald. Now follow the path on the sunny side of the valley to Blitzingen. From Blitzingen we go to the lower lying Bodmen. From Bodmen you now walk on the shady side through the forest back to Niderwald.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

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 Blitzingen.

There is a public car park at the train station of Niederwald.

By train to Niederwald station. 53 minutes by MGB train from Brig. Reachable by MGB train from Göschenen in 1 hour and 29 minutes. Trains run every hour.

Additional information

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

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

If one observes the course of the path very carefully, one realizes that it corresponds exactly to the life of Caesar Ritz.

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

Landeskarte 1:25'000: Blatt 1270 Binntal

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