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Biking pleasure on Rottenweg trail

Cycling · Obergoms

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/ Bridge over the young Rhone
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/ On the National Rhone Route No. 1
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/ Discover Goms mountain villages by bike
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/ Cycling routes for families
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/ Cycle path over flowering mountain meadows
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/ Mountain bike and train form an excellent tandem in the Goms valley
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/ Stimmungsvolle Bergwelt
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The more or less even trail Rottenweg, alongside young Rhone river is perfect to explore the Goms.

easy

Distance 25 km

2:00 h

115 m

280 m

The more or less even trail Rottenweg, alongside young Rhone river is perfect to explore the Goms. At one point across wide meadows, at another point through sparse forest the Rottenweg trail leads from village to village. This comfortable biking trail therefore really invites to discover the excellent gastronomy of Obergoms area. Also hikers or buggies are often seen on Rottenweg trail. A pleasureble trail for young and old, junior and senior alike.

Author’s recommendation

The Rottenweg trail can be extended until Fiesch or on Rhone route No. 1 until Brig, at one's convenience.

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

Landscape

Highest point

1,376 m

Lowest point

1,196 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Dec

Rest Stop

Grillrestaurant Baschi
Hotel Restaurant Catering Tenne
Ristorante - Pizzeria Al Ponte
Golf Restaurant Source du Rhône

Safety information

The use of the bike paths 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. During your tour it is advisable to use only marked paths and roads. Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic and follow all signs and instructions - 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, even when the sky is overcast.

Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather conditions. The summer sports report www.obergoms.ch/summer-report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Tips and hints

Summer report at www.obergoms.ch/summer-report

Time table www.sbb.ch

Telephone number of rescue service: 144

Start

Oberwald, station (1,366 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'669'358E 1'153'679N

DD

46.530819, 8.342672

DMS

46°31'50.9"N 8°20'33.6"E

UTM

32T 449590 5153237

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Destination

Oberwald, station

Turn-by-turn directions

Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald - Steinhaus - Mühlebach - Ernen

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 and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.