High up in the untouched summit landscape of the Grimsel Pass in winter? Let's get going!
The hike leads from Oberwald to Läger in the direction of the Grimsel Pass.
The winter hiking trail is prepared from the end of December to around the end of March, depending on the meteorological conditions.
This is also the place to go sledging!
Oberwald, village
Läger, Oberwald
Oberwald, Dorf - Fure - Stapfe - Oberwald, Rhonequelle - Hoflüe - Läger
The use of the winter hiking trails to the Grimsel pass 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.
Take a map with you or download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map. Use only signposted paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect for wildlife. Be considerate of other users. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Adequate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn around early. Carry additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even when the sky is overcast.
Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski runs, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides you with valuable information from the region.
We recommend good snowshoes:
From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 40km to Oberwald. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka. The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen are closed in winter.
The timetables for the car transport Furka can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Oberwald. Follow the local parking guidance system.
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Oberwald in 1h 23 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel. The timetables for all trains can be found at www.sbb.ch.
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:
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1230 Guttannen
Information and reservation at www.goms.ch/en/package/grimselpass-experience
Reservation gondola ride Gerstenegg-Handeck: The transport capacity of the Gersteneggbahn is limited. Please reserve your ticket in advance at www.grimselwelt.ch/bahnen by 16:00 hrs the day before at the latest.
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