--- title: "Cultural route in Geschinen" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/cultural-route-in-geschinen" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2751975/617ae086257c031d153692e7cc199f032fe3587d2aded4c4645e0b6507e03a34/baschi-denkmal-im-bergdorf-geschinen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Cultural route in Geschinen =========================== - Tip - 644 m long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Themed trail Baschi-Denkmal im Bergdorf Geschinen Unterwegs im Bergdorf Geschinen mit Baschi-Denkmal Bergdorf Geschinen Walliser Stadel im verschneiten Bergdorf Geschinen Kulturwege im Goms Verschneites Bergdorf Geschinen Sonnenuntergang im Bergdorf Geschinen Bergdorf Geschinen (Winter) Sebastianskirche mit Baschi-Denkmal in Geschinen Geschinersee - 1:00 h - 644 m - 17 m - 18 m - 1,350 m - 1,367 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Geschinen, Dorfplatz, red information panel - Destination: Geschinen, village The Geschinen cultural route provides exciting information about the past, the architecture, and the stories of the village of Geschinen. 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. 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 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) Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment We recommend: - Waterproof footwear and hiking poles - Headwear as well as warm and protective outdoor clothing - Sun protection - Detailed map or informational material Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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 - . The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. Read more **Parking**Public parking is available in the village of Geschinen. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this. Read more **Public transportation**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 . Read more Additional information - Summer report at - Timetable - Emergency service phone number: **144** Read more 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 - Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take the time to visit the idyllic Geschinen lake. The popular recreational area around the lake was artificially created after 1999 for the construction of an avalanche barrier dam. Read more 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. Read more Map Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25'000 Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Reading - Lecture - Handicraft - Worth a visit - Chapel - Bookshop - E-Bike charging station - Tours 12.17 km - Themed trail 0.54 km - Themed trail 3.09 km - Themed trail - Webcams - Media - Media Contact 3985 Geschinen Download GPX file - -