- 5:30 h
- 19.01 km
- 125 m
- 1,243 m
- 1,368 m
- 125 m
- Start: Oberwald, village
- Destination: Niederwald, village
The most popular winter hiking trail in the alpine high valley of Obergoms leads along the young Rhone from village to village from Oberwald to Niederwald. Design the flat hiking route according to your needs. The Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn conveniently brings you back to the starting point from any village.
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Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear and sturdy poles
- Detailed maps or informational material with good route preparation
- Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headwear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be especially strong in winter.
- Provision for your day in the great outdoors
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for 40 km to Oberwald. The Goms is also well connected by car shuttle via Andermatt from the Zurich / Lucerne region.
The alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. The car shuttle schedules can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1 hour 13 minutes. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. Train schedules can be found at www.sbb.ch
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.obergoms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Emergency phone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
In tourist information centers, at sales points for the Goms cross-country ski trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you can find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with cross-country ski trail plan
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Use of the winter hiking trail is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG rejects all liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself beforehand about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski tracks, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information about the region in this regard.
Carry a hiking map with you or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked trails and observe all markings and signs—for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your waste and that of others with you.
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 especially strong in winter, even in cloudy skies.
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