recommended route

Hangweg (Oberwald - Biel)

Winter Hiking · Goms

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Obergoms Tourismus AG

/ Mountain village Biel (VS)
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Fun during winter hiking
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Winter hiking along picturesque mountain villages
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Orientation in Goms thanks to winter map
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Well signposted winter hiking trails
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Bergdorf Oberwald
Photo: Christian Pfammatter, Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Hangweg
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG

This winter hike leads through the original Gommer mountain villages on the sunny side of the valley between Oberwald and Biel. The path allows for relaxing pleasure hiking.

moderate

Distance 15.1 km

4:30 h

141 m

224 m

This winter hike leads through the original Gommer mountain villages on the sunny side of the valley between Oberwald and Biel. The path allows for relaxing pleasure hiking. Plan the length of your hiking trail at your discretion. The Matterhorn Gotthard train takes you comfortably back from every village to your starting point.

See also
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

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.

Author

Dario Imwinkelried

Update: November 04, 2020

Difficulty

moderate

Stamina

Landscape

Highest point

1,400 m

Lowest point

1,283 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 and hints

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, station (1,366 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'669'361E 1'153'683N

DD

46.530852, 8.342712

DMS

46°31'51.1"N 8°20'33.8"E

UTM

32T 449593 5153241

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Destination

Oberwald, station

Turn-by-turn directions

Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel

Note

all notes on protected areas

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 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 https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch/de/winter/anreise/autoverlad/furka/

Parking

Parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Oberwald. Follow the local parking guidance system.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'669'361E 1'153'683N

DD

46.530852, 8.342712

DMS

46°31'51.1"N 8°20'33.8"E

UTM

32T 449593 5153241

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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: