Snowshoe trail Panorama route Rothwald

7.84 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Snowshoe
  • 3:30 h
  • 7.84 km
  • 535 m
  • 496 m
  • 1,719 m
  • 2,253 m
  • 534 m
  • Start: Hotel Ganterwald
  • Destination: Rothwald, ski lift
Experience the fascination of snowshoeing in the beautiful winter world of Rothwald, where you can glide through deep snow-covered and untouched winter landscapes.

This varied snowshoe hike takes you from the parking lot at Hotel Ganterwald through forested areas with panoramic views over the Gantertal to the mountain inn Wasenalp. With the impressive mountains in front of you, you ascend towards the south. At the top, another breathtaking panorama opens up. The restaurant Mäderlicka invites you to take a break. Afterwards, enjoy a varied descent through the Jochtwald to Rothwald.

More snowshoe routes and circular trails can be found here.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

From Hotel Ganterwald, follow the marked trail along to the "Obru Egge". From here, hike uphill over the Hackber to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Then continue along the prepared slope (blue slope marking) uphill to the "Wintrigmatta". Upon arrival, follow the lake slope (red slope marking) to just below the mountain station "Chastelegga Lift". Then continue again in a southwest direction uphill to the panoramic restaurant Mäderlicka. Afterwards, you can follow the snowshoe trail markings down through the Jochtwald into the "Obru" and later into the "Undru" Rothwald. Cross the sidewalk of the national road to return to the starting point (Hotel Ganterwald).

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Clothing adapted to the weather conditions is essential.

Directions & Parking facilities

PostBus stops are available both in Ganterwald and Rothwald.
There are free parking spaces available in Ganterwald and Rothwald.
From Brig, Rothwald is easily accessible by PostBus.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In Ganterwald, at Wasenalp and at Mäderlicka you can refresh yourself and enjoy the view.

Safety guidelines

This route is only accessible when the lake slope is open!

The trails are marked with wooden posts painted purple. Reflective tape is also attached. We kindly ask you, in the interest of our forest and wildlife, to stay on the marked routes. Waste belongs back in the backpack.

Map

Hiking maps are available at the Brig and Simplon tourist office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Snowshoe trail Panorama route Rothwald
3901 Rothwald