Natural Kneipp path in Blitzingen
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Natural Kneipp path in Blitzingen
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/ Kneippweg BlitzingenPhoto: David Singh, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Kneipp path in BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Kneipp path BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Autumn in BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Bodmen hamlet near BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Parish Church of "Mary Help of Christians" in BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
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/ Mountain village BlitzingenPhoto: ©christianpfammatter, CC BY, Obergoms Tourismus AG
Switzerland's longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul in harmony. For the very brave there is the ice-cold shower under the waterfall or the refreshing bath in the mountain stream.
easy
2.7 km
1:30 h
180 m
175 m
Kneipp yourself healthy. Switzerland's longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul in harmony. Health, performance, balance - that is what we all want. In Blitzingen, one of the longest natural Kneipp paths in Switzerland brings body and soul in harmony. Enjoy the soothing water in the great outdoors and kneipp yourself healthy! You walk through meadows, walk barefoot through cold mountain streams, practice sawing logs and learn about natural remedies. For the very brave there is the ice-cold shower under the waterfall or the refreshing bath in the mountain stream.
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Author’s recommendation
In good weather, Kneipping is clearly more fun.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,470 m
Lowest point
1,288 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Hotel Restaurant CastleSafety information
Please note the current conditions and recommendations at www.obergoms.ch/sommerberichtTips, hints and links
Time table www.sbb.chTelephone number of rescue service: 144
Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Start
Blitzingen, parking (1,290 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.441738, 8.201885
DMS
46°26'30.3"N 8°12'06.8"E
UTM
32T 438693 5143439
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Destination
Blitzingen, village
Turn-by-turn directions
The Kneippweg starts from the car park at the fork in the Furkastrasse towards Chaschtebiel. Then follow the road and cross the tunnel at the avalanche dam. From there, follow the Kneippweg past the hamlets of Wilere and Ammern to the highest point of the tour. From there, follow the hiking trail back to the mountain village of Blitzingen.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
By train to Blitzingen station. With the MGB train from Brig in 56 minutes attainable. Reachable by MGB train from Göschenen in 1hour and 26 minutes. Trains run every hour.Getting there
By car to Blitzingen.Parking
At the junction in Blitzingen towards Chaschtebiel, there is a public car park.Coordinates
DD
46.441738, 8.201885
DMS
46°26'30.3"N 8°12'06.8"E
UTM
32T 438693 5143439
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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 and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:
- Summer map of Obergoms with hiking paths and bike trails
- Holiday companion
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000
National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
Equipment
Shorts or trousers to roll up are recommended.Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
1:30h
Ascent
180 m
Descent
175 m
Public transport friendly
Loop
Family friendly
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