- 2:00 h
- 4.34 km
- 48 m
- 48 m
- 1,252 m
- 1,297 m
- 45 m
- Start: Biel (VS), train station
- Destination: Biel (VS), train station
The circular route Zeit - Bodmen starts from Biel (VS) and runs through the beautiful Goms winter landscape along the right bank of the Rhone towards Blitzingen. The floodplain forests along the Rotten, as the young Rhone is called in Goms, are of great importance and offer a diverse habitat for birds, insects, and amphibians.
The turning point of the route is at Blitzingen, where the river course is also crossed. The idyllic hamlet of Bodmen lies somewhat away from the village center and has a eventful history. Until 1848, it functioned as an independent community and had its own forests, commons, and alpine pastures. The settlement, considered one of the most impressive settlement images of Goms, is also one of the best preserved.
The return path leads over snowy meadows past the two hamlets Zeit and Sechshäuser (Sägschhiischere), which were still inhabited in the 15th century. When these two settlements on the left bank of the Rotten opposite the village of Selkingen were abandoned is not known.
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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
- Pocket first aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) to Biel (VS). The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. The schedules of the Furka car shuttle can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can reach Biel (VS) from Brig in 1h 06 min.
The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. Train schedules can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Rescue service telephone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
At the tourist information centers, at the sales points of the Goms cross-country ski trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with cross-country ski trail plan
- Vacation guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel on the Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf line in 2nd class
Safety guidelines
Use of the winter hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG rejects 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, for the protection of the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other path users. Take your rubbish and that 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 turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even under cloudy skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information from the region in this regard.
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