The most popular winter hiking trail in alpine mountain valley Obergoms leads alongside the young Rhone from village to village, from Oberwald to Niederwald. Do this flat hiking trail according to your convenience. The Matterhorn Gotthard train takes you comfortably back from every village to the starting point
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Obergoms Tourismus AG
Furkastrasse 53
3985 Münster
Tel.: +41 27 974 68 68
E-Mail: tourismus@obergoms.ch
Internet: www.obergoms.ch
Wintersportbericht: http://www.obergoms.ch/wispo/index.php
Rottenweg (Oberwald - Niederwald)
- medium
- 18,95 km
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- 84 m
- 204 m
- start: Oberwald, village
- destination: Niederwald, village
Best Season
Good to know
- Stop at an Inn
Oberwald, village
Niederwald, village
Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald
The use of the winter hiking 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.
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:
- Good footwear 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
Give yourself a break and discover one of our traditional mountain villages!
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 near the cross-country tracks 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:
- Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
- Holiday companion
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
- Winter sports report at https://www.obergoms.ch/winter-report
- Time table www.sbb.ch
- Telephone number of rescue service: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch