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Bike tour Gämschfax

Mountain Bike · Wallis

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Obergoms Tourismus AG

/ Gämschfax
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/ Zwischen Gämschfax und Obergesteln
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG
/ Von Obergesteln hoch
Photo: Obergoms Tourismus AG

The route

Challenging bike tour with spectacular panoramic views

moderate

30.5 km

3:45 h

1030 m

The high trail offers extensive views of the impressive mountain landscape of Obergoms. If you’re looking for sporty challenges in nature, far away from crowded tourist spots, you’ve come to the right place.

Author’s recommendation

The tour can be shortened by riding directly to Obergesteln from Gämschfax.

Author

Obergoms Tourismus AG

Updated: December 04, 2019

Details

Difficulty

S1 moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2246 m

Lowest point

1345 m

Best time of year

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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 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

Oberwald, Bahnhof (1371 m)

Coordinates:

Geographic

46.531615, 8.342936

UTM

32T 449611 5153326

Destination

Oberwald, Bahnhof

Turn-by-turn directions

Starting from the train station in Oberwald, we will take the cycle path heading north, soon finding ourselves on a winding trail on which we will quickly gain altitude. After around 4km, we will leave the asphalt path and turn left. We will need to climb around 1,000 metres on our way up, but the path is very smooth.

After around 10km, there will be a brief downhill trail, after which we will alternate between cycling uphill and downhill. We will reach the highest point of the tour at around 2,250m, which is followed by a long, pleasant descent – first via a path, then via winding stretches – to Ulrichen. There, we will cross the train tracks and take a leisurely ride alongside the Rhône back to Oberwald.