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Bike tour Galmihornhütte

Mountain Bike · Wallis

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Obergoms Tourismus AG

/ Blick ins Tal von der Galmihornhütte
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Bächital
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Blick zum Weisshorn
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Wegweiser zur Galmihornhütte
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG

The route

Energetic mountabike outing from Reckingen to the Galmihorn hut

moderate

23.7 km

3:30 h

1102 m

During the climb up above Reckingen, our efforts will be rewarded by sweeping views of Blinnental and Bächital, the Weisshorn, the Matterhorn and the Galenstock, and the Rhône Valley. Once we’ve reached the Galmihorn hut, we will relax and recuperate before beginning the descent.

Author’s recommendation

Recharge your batteries with a stop at the Galmihorn hut!

Author

Obergoms Tourismus AG

Updated: December 04, 2019

Details

Difficulty

S0 moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2396 m

Lowest point

1312 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

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Dec

Rest Stop

Galmihornhütte
Buvette z'Guferschmatte

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 https://www.obergoms.ch/summer-report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Equipment

We recommend:

Technically flawless bike or bicycle with bell
Bicycle helmet and gloves
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

Tips, hints and links

Summer sports report at https://www.obergoms.ch/summer-report
Time table www.sbb.ch
Telephone number of rescue service: 144

Turn-by-turn directions

Start

Reckingen, Bahnhof (1315 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.468471, 8.243939

UTM

32T 441952 5146377

Destination

Reckingen, Bahnhof

Turn-by-turn directions

We will start by passing through the village of Reckingen-Gluringen and then find ourselves on a winding asphalt road that soon turns into a smaller path. On our way up we will need to climb a good 1,100 metres, but the path is very smooth and pleasant to ride on. After around 12.5km, we will reach the highest point of our tour at an altitude of 2,396 metres.

By then we will have earned ourselves a break as well as a visit to the Galmihorn hut, which is reached by a rapid singeltrail. After the hut, the trail then joins a wider path that will take us back into the valley via long winding roads.