- 1:30 h
- 3.00 km
- 120 m
- 120 m
- 1,322 m
- 1,419 m
- 97 m
- Start: Reckingen, Blinnensand
- Destination: Reckingen, Blinnensand
This cozy snowshoe trail through the snow-covered mountain forest on the south side of the valley leads to the beautiful forest clearing Hubertusplatz. Follow the same path back to the starting point.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Reckingen - Obelimatte - Hubertusplatz - Obelimatte - Reckingen
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good snowshoes and sturdy poles
- Detailed map or information material with good route preparation
- Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be especially strong in winter.
- Provisions for your day in the open nature
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for about 30 km to Reckingen.
Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Oberwald from Reckingen in 1h 03 min. Goms is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
Timetables for trains and buses can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Emergency service phone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
At the tourist information centers, at the sales points for the Goms cross-country trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Winter map Obergoms with cross-country trail plan
- Vacation guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn entitles the holder to free travel on the Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf route in 2nd class.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe trails is at your own risk. The Obergoms Tourismus AG excludes any liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Use only marked trails and observe all markings and signs – for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Through the winter sports report, you are always well informed about current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country trails, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and road conditions).
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Publishing, 1:25,000
Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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