Hungerberg-Trail
Snowshoeing in Switzerland - naturally in Goms, the mountain village
Hungerberg Trail

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/ Entspannen am HungerbergPhoto: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Verschneites OberwaldPhoto: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Talblick WinterPhoto: Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Enchanting winterPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Fun in powder snowPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Aussicht WeisshornPhoto: Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Veschneite DächerPhoto: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
Author’s recommendation

Rest Stop
Mountain restaurant Gommerblick, HungerbergSafety information
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).
Tips, hints and links
- Winter sports report at www.obergoms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Telephone number of rescue service: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
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Public transport
Public transport friendly
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 and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Getting there
From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 40 km to Oberwald.The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
Parking
Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Oberwald. Follow the local parking guidance system.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
- Holiday companion
Author’s map recommendations
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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
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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.