- 4:00 h
- 7.33 km
- 502 m
- 502 m
- 1,721 m
- 2,223 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Ganterwald, 1'726 m ü. M.
- Destination: Ganterwald, 1'726 m ü. M.
The Rothwald Trail is a varied circular snowshoe walk through the wintry landscape of Rothwald and the Wasenalp. Starting from Ganterwald, the route leads via d’Obru Egge and Hackber to the Wasenalp, home to the mountain inn of the same name. The trail then continues above the ski slope to the Durstbach Gorge and up to the Mäderlicka panoramic restaurant. The route then leads back down through the Jochtwald and the upper Rothwald. Passing chalets and huts in the Rothwald area, you return to the starting point. Along the way, quiet forest sections alternate with open snowfields and sections offering stunning views.
Pavements
- Unknown (52%)Street (16%)Asphalt (3%)Trail (29%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The snowshoe tour starts in the Ganterwald, behind the former hotel/restaurant. From there, follow the marked trail to d’Obru Egge and on via Hackber to the Wasenalp mountain inn.
From the Wasenalp, the route runs above the groomed Wasmerstrasse towards the Durstbach Gorge. At the junction, follow the markings towards the Durstbach Gorge and continue climbing to the Mäderlicka panoramic restaurant.
From the Mäderlicka restaurant, the trail leads through the Jochtwald and the upper Rothwald, then back down into the valley. Passing chalets and huts, you’ll return to the starting point.
Tour information
Circular trail
Refreshment stop
Equipment
- We recommend:
- Good, waterproof footwear
- Snowshoes
- hikingpoles
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water, picnic
- camera
- printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy car, follow the national road A9 from Brig to Rothwald.ParkingThere is a car park in Ganterwald. Vehicles may only be parked in officially designated spaces. Parking on the national road is prohibited.Public transportationFrom the Brig train station, you can easily reach the starting point by PostBus (Line 631). The snowshoe hike begins at the Rothwald, Ganterwald stop.
Additional information
- View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility:
- N°358 Rothwald Trail: www.schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route-358
More information about the destination:
- Brig Simplon Tourismus AG www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
- The Brig Simplon tourist office offers brochures and information on hiking in the region.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Enjoy a stop for refreshments at the Schutzhaus restaurant, on the Wasenalp or at the Mäderlicka restaurant.
Safety guidelines
- Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including largescale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
- Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
- Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Map
- SwissTopo maps 1:25'000 / 274 S Visp