--- title: "Cycling pleasure on the Rottenweg" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/cycling-pleasure-on-the-rottenweg" description: "The practically flat Rottenweg along the young Rhone is ideal for exploring Goms. Sometimes over wide meadows, sometimes through light forests, the Rottenweg leads from village to village. This leisurely bike path invites you to discover the excellent Obergoms gastronomy. Hikers and strollers are often seen on the Rottenweg as well. A pleasure path for young and old, big and small." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2751982/ed3d0a940d6d0d1ec385ddddf0400dfa96a4e34421f29ced81b5dd6100bada96/br-cker-ber-die-junge-rhone.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Cycling pleasure on the Rottenweg ================================= - Tip - 24.97 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Bike Tour Brücker über die junge Rhone Radwege für Familien Auf der Nationalen Rhone Route Nr. 1 Gommer Bergdörfer mit dem Fahrrad entdecken Radweg über blühende Bergwiesen Bike und Bahn - Im Goms unzertrennlich wie Zwillinge Stimmungsvolle Bergwelt - 2:00 h - 24.97 km - 115 m - 280 m - 1,196 m - 1,376 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Oberwald, station - Destination: Oberwald, station The practically flat Rottenweg along the young Rhone is ideal for exploring Goms. Sometimes over wide meadows, sometimes through light forests, the Rottenweg leads from village to village. This leisurely bike path invites you to discover the excellent Obergoms gastronomy. Hikers and strollers are often seen on the Rottenweg as well. A pleasure path for young and old, big and small. 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 Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald - Steinhaus - Mühlebach - Ernen Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment **We recommend:** - Technically flawless bike or bicycle with bell - Bicycle helmet and gloves - Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing - Detailed maps or information materials with good route preparation - Provisions for your day in the great outdoors - First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furkastrasse) for about 40 km to Oberwald. Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - car shuttle Furka . Read more **Parking**Public parking is available around the station or in the village of Oberwald. Follow the local parking guidance system for this purpose.  Read more **Public transportation** With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1 hour 23 minutes. Goms is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. The schedules of trains and buses can be found at . Read more Additional information - Summer report at - Timetable - Emergency service phone number: 144 Read more Literature At the tourist information offices and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures: - Obergoms summer map with hiking, cycling, and bike routes - Holiday guide Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The bike route can be extended as desired to Fiesch or along the Rhone Route No. 1 to Brig. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the bike and bicycle paths is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims any liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. Carry a bike map with you or download the complete description of the bike route with a large-scale map. During your tour, it is recommended to use only marked paths and roads. Respect the rules of Swiss road traffic and observe all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape, and in respect of wildlife. Behave considerately towards other path users. Take your waste and other people's waste with you. Weather conditions can change very quickly in the mountains and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of bad weather, it is better to turn back early. Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even on cloudy days. Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather. The summer report provides valuable information from the region. Read more Map Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25'000 National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Leisure - Winter sports - Leisure - Worth a visit - Train station - Webcam - Webcam - Tours 840.76 km - Bike Tour 12.21 km - Bike Tour 45.45 km - Bike Tour - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact 3999 Oberwald Download GPX file - - - -