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Oberwald - Hotel-Restaurant Rhonequelle

Winter Hiking · Goms

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Obergoms Tourismus AG

/ Hotel Restaurant Rhonequelle
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Kapelle St. Niklaus, Oberwald
Photo: Thomas Andermatten, Brig, Pilgerwege Schweiz
/ Verschneites Oberwald
Photo: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Bergdorf Oberwald
Photo: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Gemütliche Winterwanderung durch den Wald
Photo: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG

easy

6.2 km

2:00 h

184 m

To feel the majesty of the mountains from a close distance - to realize the precious glittering of water in eternal ice. On the way from Oberwald to hotel-restaurant Rhonequelle winter dreams come true. An unforgettable experience for everybody.

See also
Obergoms Tourismus AG
Furkastrasse 53
3985 Münster
Tel.: +41 27 974 68 68
E-Mail: tourismus@obergoms.ch
Internet: www.obergoms.ch

Hotel Rhonequelle
Passstrasse
3999 Oberwald
Tel.: +41 (0)27 973 40 83
E-Mail: info@rhonequelle-oberwald.ch
Internet: www.rhonequelle-oberwald.ch

Wintersportbericht: http://www.obergoms.ch/wispo/index.php

Author’s recommendation

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.

Difficulty

easy

Stamina

Landscape

Highest point

1,565 m

Lowest point

1,368 m

Best time of year

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Safety information

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.

Tips, hints and links

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

Start

Oberwald, village (1,368 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'669'830E 1'154'100N

46.534558, 8.348895

DMS

46°32'04.4"N 8°20'56.0"E

UTM

32T 450071 5153649

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Destination

Hotel-Restaurant Rhonequelle

Turn-by-turn directions

Oberwald - St. Niklaus - Hotel-Restaurant Rhonequelle - St. Niklaus - Oberwald

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Oberwald in 1h 13 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.

Getting there

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

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.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'669'830E 1'154'100N

46.534558, 8.348895

DMS

46°32'04.4"N 8°20'56.0"E

UTM

32T 450071 5153649

w3w

///sprinter.depravity.nuance

Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

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 map recommendations

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear and walking sticks
Sun and rain protection and warm clothing
Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
Pocket pharmacy and mobile phone for emergencies

Similar routes nearby

Rottenweg (Oberwald - Niederwald)
Winter crossing of the Grimsel Pass
Circular trail Pischenwald
Circular trail Matte (Oberwald)
Hangweg (Oberwald - Biel)
Circular trail Münster airfield
Mattenweg (Münster - Reckingen)

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Difficulty

easy

Distance

6.2 km

Duration

2:00h

Ascent

184 m

Descent

184 m

Refreshment stops available Loop

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The wind can carry me for kilometres and kilometres. Sometimes I pile up into huge mounts. I get all effusive if you jump in me. I give way when you ride through me. I blur your vision. I get the smallest crevices. If you get a taste, you cannot get enough of me. Try and describe me and words will fail you. I turn forests into fairylands. If you glide across me, I will swallow all your sounds. Slide over me and I will give you joy. Tour skis love me. Give me a visit. I am your powder snow.

Goms – the true winter wonderland: Eight marked out and safe snowshoe treks, countless ski tours for pros, aficionados and beginners

Snowshoeing in Switzerland – tips and tricks

Never leave the marked trails and paths in order to protect wildlife and yourself.
Keep dog on a leash at all times.
Please make sure you do not walk over the cross-country ski trails.
Please mind the avalanche bulletins.
The use of all trails happens at your own risk.
Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all liability.

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