Rothwald snowshoe trail

6.09 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Snowshoe
  • 4:00 h
  • 6.09 km
  • 470 m
  • 505 m
  • 1,719 m
  • 2,223 m
  • 504 m
  • Start: Rothwald, Post
  • Destination: Ganterwald, Post
Experience the fascination of snowshoeing in the beautiful winter world of the Rothwald. Where you can glide through snow-covered and untouched winter landscapes.

This snowshoe trail leads from the valley station of the Rothwald ski lifts via the marked trail into the upper Rothwald forest, up the Jochtwald forest to the panorama restaurant Mäderlicka. From there it descends into the imposing "Durstbachschlucht" gorge to the "Durstbachbrücke" bridge (branch). Then it goes over the groomed Wasmerstrasse/Piste to the mountain restaurant Wasenalp. Behind the restaurant we follow the marked trail over the "Hackber" down to "d'Obru Egge" and from there back to the Hotel Ganterwald and over the pavement of the national road back to the starting point.

The "Extreme Variant": go the hike in the opposite direction. Attention: steep ascent in the gorge!

More winter hiking trails can be found here

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

This snowshoe trail leads from the valley station of the Rothwald ski lifts via the marked trail into the upper Rothwald forest, up the Jochtwald forest to the panorama restaurant Mäderlicka. From there it descends into the imposing "Durstbachschlucht" gorge to the "Durstbachbrücke" bridge (branch). Then it goes over the groomed Wasmerstrasse/Piste to the mountain restaurant Wasenalp. Behind the restaurant we follow the marked trail over the "Hackber" down to "d'Obru Egge" and from there back to the Hotel Ganterwald and over the pavement of the national road back to the starting point.

The "Extreme Variant": go the hike in the opposite direction. Attention: steep ascent in the gorge!

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Clothing adapted to the weather conditions is indispensable.

Directions & Parking facilities

Post bus stops are available in both Ganterwald and Rothwald.
Free parking is available in Ganterwald and Rothwald.
From Brig the Rothwald can be easily reached by post bus.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Ganterwald, Schutzhaus, Wasenalp and Mäderlicka in these restaurants you can have a meal and enjoy the view.

Safety guidelines

This route is only accessible when the lake is open (danger of avalanches)!

The trails are marked with wooden poles with a purple coating. In addition, reflective light bands are attached. We kindly ask you to follow the marked routes in the interest of our forest and wildlife. Waste should be put back in your rucksack.

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig and Simplon Tourist Offices.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Rothwald snowshoe trail
3901 Rothwald