--- title: "Cäsar Ritz Life Route" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/caesar-ritz-life-route" description: "The \"Cäsar Ritz Life Route\" is a bilingual, self-explanatory, and chronologically structured themed path. It offers the hiker around five kilometers of interesting and informative insights into the life and work of the world-famous Goms hotel genius Cäsar Ritz. The route choice of the path was adapted to the life of Cäsar Ritz: a bumpy, rocky start that levels out and finally opens to wide paths. On the six information boards you learn more about the world-renowned \"Ritz philosophy\": principles that place great value on comprehensive hospitality, gastronomy, boundless luxury, and sophisticated architecture, thus making the hotel as an overall artwork a place where kings stay. The information boards were placed at locations whose special features symbolize the respective life phase of \"Ritz.\"" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2751978/76da7fafffa402d3483c080c0702171f7ecc8fe4b6043b203e069ad1c0ba0235/dorfplatz-niederwald-mit-statue-c-sar-ritz.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Cäsar Ritz Life Route ===================== - Tip - 5.50 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Themed trail Dorfplatz Niederwald mit Statue Cäsar Ritz Leben und Visionen des Cäsar Ritz Unterwegs auf dem Lebensweg Cäsar Ritz - 2:00 h - 5.50 km - 233 m - 233 m - 1,213 m - 1,350 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Niederwald, train station - Destination: Niederwald, train station The "Cäsar Ritz Life Route" presents milestones of his life and brings visitors closer to the ideas and visions of the Goms hotel pioneer. On six information boards, the life stages of Ritz are presented at locations whose features symbolize the respective phase of Ritz's life. The "Cäsar Ritz Life Route" is a bilingual, self-explanatory, and chronologically structured themed path. It offers the hiker around five kilometers of interesting and informative insights into the life and work of the world-famous Goms hotel genius Cäsar Ritz. The route choice of the path was adapted to the life of Cäsar Ritz: a bumpy, rocky start that levels out and finally opens to wide paths. On the six information boards you learn more about the world-renowned "Ritz philosophy": principles that place great value on comprehensive hospitality, gastronomy, boundless luxury, and sophisticated architecture, thus making the hotel as an overall artwork a place where kings stay. The information boards were placed at locations whose special features symbolize the respective life phase of "Ritz." Read more Goms Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The "Cäsar Ritz Life Route" starts at the Niederwald train station, then goes around the village of Niederwald. Next, follow the path on the sunny side of the valley to Blitzingen. From Blitzingen, it goes to the lower-lying Bodmen. From Bodmen, you now walk back through the forest on the shady side to Niederwald. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment We recommend: - Good footwear and hiking poles - Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing - Detailed maps or informational material with good route preparation - Provisions for your day in the open nature - First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By car to Blitzingen. Read more **Parking**There is a public parking lot at Niederwald train station. Read more **Public transportation**By train to Niederwald station. Reachable by MGB from Brig in 53 minutes. By MGB from Göschenen in 1 hour and 29 minutes. Trains run every hour. Read more Additional information - Summer report at - Timetable - Emergency service phone number: 144 Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author If you observe the course of the path very carefully, you will recognize that it exactly corresponds to the life of Cäsar Ritz. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the 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. Carry a hiking map with you or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked trails and observe all signs and indications—for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Be considerate towards other trail users. Take your waste and others’ waste with you. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of unstable weather, it is advisable to turn back early. Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at altitude can be very strong, even on cloudy days. Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about current conditions and weather. The provides valuable information from the region in this regard. Read more Map Land map 1:25,000: Sheet 1270 Binntal Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Exhibition - Relaxation - Worth a visit - Parking - Museum - Farm shop - Tours 2.85 km - Themed trail 0.52 km - Themed trail 3.09 km - Themed trail - Webcams - Media - Media Contact 3989 Blitzingen Download GPX file - -