- 4:30 h
- 15.15 km
- 141 m
- 224 m
- 1,283 m
- 1,400 m
- 117 m
- Start: Oberwald, station
- Destination: Oberwald, station
This winter hiking trail leads along the sunny side of the valley through the original Goms mountain villages between Oberwald and Biel. The path allows for a relaxing pleasure hike. Plan the length of the hiking route as you wish. The Matterhorn Gotthard Railway can conveniently bring you back to the starting point from any village.
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Directions
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear and hiking poles
- Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing
- Detailed map or information 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 40 km to Oberwald. The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle train.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. You can find the timetables for the Furka car shuttle train at https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can get from Brig to Oberwald in 1 hour and 23 minutes. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. You can find the train timetables at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at https://www.obergoms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Emergency service telephone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
At the tourist offices, at the sales points of the Goms trail, as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with trail plan
- Holiday companion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Use of the winter hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourism 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 path 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 out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your waste and that of others 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 case of unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even on cloudy days.
Plan your tour carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself beforehand about current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails as well as road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information from the region in this regard.
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