- 4:30 h
- 11.02 km
- 955 m
- 973 m
- 1,283 m
- 2,265 m
- 982 m
- Start: Gluringen, station
- Destination: Biel, station
You want to go over the Galebrunne? Explain it to me... The Goms people call the alpine pasture that sits high above the debris cone of the Ritzinger field after a massive rockslide the Galebrunne. Like an eagle's nest, from up there you enjoy a magnificent view of the young Rhone Valley at your feet and over the elongated southern mountain range that borders the Goms and connects Switzerland with Italy.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Gluringen - Bine - Ritzigerstafel - Gallebrunne - Obere Stafel - Biel
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear and hiking poles
- Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing
- Detailed map or info material with good route preparation
- Provision for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for about 29 km to Gluringen.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
Public parking spaces are available around the station or in the village of Gluringen. Please follow the local parking guidance system.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can get from Brig to Gluringen in 1 hour. The Goms is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
Train and bus timetables can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
Summer report at https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht
Timetable www.sbb.ch
Emergency service phone number: 144
Literature
At the tourist information centers as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms summer map with hiking, cycling, and bike routes
- Holiday companion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel on the Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf route in 2nd class
Safety guidelines
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.
Carry a hiking map with you or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked paths and consider all markings and signs — for your own safety, for landscape protection, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately toward other trail users. Take your waste and others' waste with you.
The weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unsettled weather, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even with overcast skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather. The summer report https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht provides valuable information regarding this from the region.
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25'000
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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