- 0:40 h
- 1.83 km
- 9 m
- 9 m
- 1,364 m
- 1,372 m
- 8 m
- Start: Oberwald, Dorfstrasse/Schulhaus
- Destination: Oberwald, Dorfstrasse/Schulhaus
The winter hiking trail over the Oberwalder Matte is excellent for a leisurely walk in the fresh and healthy mountain air. The flat plain at the edge of the Upper Valais mountain village is ideally suited for a quiet circular route.
This winter hiking trail prepared by the piste vehicles of the Loipe Goms has a length of just under 2 kilometers. The circular route in open nature is ideal for a refreshment after a hearty meal, for a Sunday stroll with family members or, quite exquisitely, for an illuminated night walk by full moon.
Of course, the trail can also be easily combined with other winter hiking trails. The circular route can also be easily reached via the Rottenweg, Ifangstrasse or even via Oberwald station.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear and hiking poles
- Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing
- Detailed map or information material with good route preparation
- Provisions for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig follow the cantonal road No. 19 (Furka road) for about 40 km to Oberwald.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zürich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen are closed in winter.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway you can get from Brig to Oberwald in 1 hour 23 minutes. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zürich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
The train and bus timetables can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.obergoms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Emergency phone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow conditions at www.slf.ch
Literature
At the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms you will find the following brochures:
- Winter map Obergoms with trail map
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel on the route Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf in 2nd class
Safety guidelines
Use of the winter hiking trails is at your own risk. The Obergoms Tourism AG excludes any 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 signposted paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, to protect the landscape and out of respect for wild animals. Behave considerately towards other path users. Take your waste and the waste of others 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 unstable weather, it is better to return early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even under cloudy skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails as well as road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information from the region.
Map
- Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000
- Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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