- 4:50 h
- 19.74 km
- 49 m
- 170 m
- 1,240 m
- 1,370 m
- 130 m
- Start: Oberwald, train station
- Destination: Niederwald, train station
The practically flat Rottenweg along the young Rhone is ideal to explore Obergoms. Sometimes over wide meadows, sometimes through bright forests, the Rottenweg leads from village to village. This comfortable hiking route thus really invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy. Strollers or bikes are often seen on the Rottenweg. A pleasure path for young and old, big and small. In every village, you can make a detour and return to the starting point by train.
The Rottenweg can be continued as desired up to Ernen.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
The route starts at the train station in Oberwald, then you walk through Oberwald. From Oberwald, the path leads along the Rhone through all Obergommer communities to the Niederwald train station.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
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
- Provisions for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka Road) for about 40 km to Oberwald.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can get from Brig to Oberwald in 1 hour 23 minutes. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
You can find train and bus timetables at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
Summer report at https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht
Timetable www.sbb.ch
Emergency rescue service phone number: 144
Literature
In the tourist information offices as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Summer map Obergoms with hiking, cycling and bike paths
- Holiday companion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Rottenweg invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy.
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG rejects any liability and takes 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 observe all markings and signs – for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other path users. Take your waste and other people's waste with you.
Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather situation. The summer report https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht provides valuable information from the region in this regard.
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25'000
Topographic maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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