- 1:00 h
- 644 m
- 17 m
- 18 m
- 1,350 m
- 1,367 m
- 17 m
- Start: Geschinen, Dorfplatz, red information panel
- Destination: Geschinen, village
The name Geschinen, derived from the Latin word "cascina" (cheese dairy), points to the first settlement of the area. The village was first documented in 1386. The compact main village lies in the wedge of the valley slope and the large Münstiger alluvial fan.
On the village square by the Baschi monument stands a red information column. It serves as the starting point for the Geschinen cultural route. In a compartment, free brochures for self-guided village tours are available. These contain historical backgrounds and information on the corresponding buildings and structures of the circuit.
The cultural routes Münster + Geschinen were initiated by the Kulturlandschaft Münster-Geschinen association. Since its foundation in 2006, it has been committed to the rich cultural heritage of the Obergoms villages Münster and Geschinen. The association relies on numerous locals as well as many guests of our region. More than 100 members support the association's activities.
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Directions
Start Geschinen, Dorfplatz - Weger Hüs (9.1) - Dorfplatz, Schüelhüs (9.2) - Speicher "Spycher" (9.3) - Senneriiplatz (9.4) - Converted hay barn (9.5) - Barn group "Um em Biel" (9.6) - Ds Wiis Hüs (9.7) - Kreuzstadel (9.8) - Sebastianskapelle (9.9) - Renaissance house (9.10) - Renaissance house (9.11)
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
We recommend:
- Waterproof footwear and hiking poles
- Headwear as well as warm and protective outdoor clothing
- Sun protection
- Detailed map or informational material
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road No. 19 (Furka road) for about 34 km to Geschinen. 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 Bahn, you can reach Geschinen from Brig in 1h 11 min. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zürich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
Timetables for trains and buses can be found at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Summer report at www.obergoms.ch/sommerbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Emergency service phone number: 144
Literature
At tourist information centers as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms you can find the following brochures:
- Summer map of Goms with hiking, cycling, and mountain biking routes
- Summer and winter magazine
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Use of the themed paths is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourism AG rejects any liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Local conditions may possibly lead to changes in the route. Carry a map with you or download the complete description of the themed path with a large-scale map.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even on cloudy days.
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25'000
Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen
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