- 1:20 h
- 3.21 km
- 166 m
- 171 m
- 1,317 m
- 1,488 m
- 171 m
- Start: Reckingen, Blinnensand
- Destination: Reckingen, Überrotte
This trail is one of the technically rather easy but no less beautiful snowshoe tours in the Goms. A must for nature lovers and romantics.
The snowshoe tour starts in Reckingen at Blinnensand and soon you reach the bridge that crosses the lively Blinne creek. At the Stadle you can see for the first time the Stalenkapelle on a height in the forest clearing.
The chapel was built in 1769 on the site of a former hermitage. Be sure to take time to discover this power spot and enjoy the view of the village Reckingen and the Goms mountain world. After the invigorating rest, the trail rises another 50 meters in altitude to the forest road, which in summer leads into the Blinne valley. In winter, the path into the wild romantic valley is inaccessible due to avalanche danger.
The highest point of the route is also the halfway mark. Then it continues with a gentle descent towards Reckingen. The majestic larches of the mountain forest dreamily line the trail. Once back in the mountain village, it is worth looking back. It was beautiful, the snowshoe tour to the Stalenkapelle!
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Directions
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good snowshoes
- Waterproof footwear and hiking poles
- Headgear as well as warm and protective outdoor clothing
- Sun protection
- Detailed map or informational 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 29 km to Gluringen.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zürich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Gluringen from Brig in 1 hour. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zürich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
The train and bus schedules can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Rescue service telephone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
At the tourist information points, at the sales points of the Goms cross-country trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with cross-country trail plan
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
The use of the snowshoe trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG assumes no liability and takes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Carry a map with you or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked paths and pay attention to all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape, and out of respect for wild animals. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your waste and the waste 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 bad weather, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even with overcast skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself beforehand about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information from the region.
Map
- Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000
- Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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