Urschgen Trail

3.00 km long

Round trip

Difficulty: easy

Condition: very easy

Snowshoe

Spass im Pulverschnee — CC-BY | Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

Bezaubernder Winter — CC-BY | Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

Verschneite Winterlandschaft im Bergdorf Reckingen — © Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus

1:30 h
3.00 km
120 m
120 m
1,322 m
1,419 m
97 m
Start: Reckingen, Blinnensand
Destination: Reckingen, Blinnensand

Enjoy this pleasant snowshoe tour through the snowy mountain forest on the south side of the valley to the beautiful forest glade Hubertusplatz. Follow the same path back to the starting point.

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Trail

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Reckingen - Obelimatte - Hubertusplatz - Obelimatte - Reckingen

Tour information

Loop Road

Equipment

We recommend good snowshoes:

Robust snowshoes and sturdy poles
Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
Weatherproof (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
Sunglasses
Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.
Provisions for your day in the great outdoors

Directions & Parking facilities

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 30 km to Reckingen.

The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.

Follow the local parking guidance system.

The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Reckingen in 1h 03 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel.

The timetables for all trains and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Additional information

Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/en/winter-sports-report
Telephone number of rescue service: 144
Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:

Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
Holiday companion

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel during the validity period on the route between Oberwald and Fiesch Feriendorf in 2nd class.

Safety guidelines

The use of the snowshoe trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all 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, for the protection of the landscape and in respect of wildlife.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.

The winter sports report keeps you informed about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country skiing, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions).

Map

Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal

Tours