--- title: "Gämschfax bike route" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/gaemschfax-bike-route" description: "The high altitude route offers deep insights into the impressive mountain landscape of Goms. Those seeking sporting challenges in nature, away from busy tourist streams, will get their full money’s worth here. The views you get to see during this route will remain in your memory forever." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2752003/d42cdea38bda6b4aaf7fd820457a4980c0ce51aed5f80feeb19ce55fd0a93d7b/g-mschfax.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Gämschfax bike route ==================== - Tip - 30.48 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - MTB tour Gämschfax Bergdorf Oberwald Stimmungsvolle Bergwelt Spass ist auf unseren Strecken garantiert Orientierung während dem Biken Biketour Gämschfax Biketour Gämschfax - 3:47 h - 30.48 km - 1,048 m - 1,048 m - 1,345 m - 2,239 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Oberwald, train station - Destination: Oberwald, train station The Gämschfax bike route is demanding and offers a magnificent panorama. From alp to alp, you can enjoy a beautiful mountain world. The high altitude route offers deep insights into the impressive mountain landscape of Goms. Those seeking sporting challenges in nature, away from busy tourist streams, will get their full money’s worth here. The views you get to see during this route will remain in your memory forever. Read more Goms Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (1%) Asphalt (23%) Trail (63%) Path (13%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From Oberwald train station, you cycle north on the bike path and soon find yourself on a winding route that quickly gains altitude. After just under four kilometers, you leave the paved path to the left. On the climb, over 1000 meters of elevation are overcome, but it proceeds more or less evenly. After about 10 kilometers, a short trail descent follows, then the path continues with alternating ups and downs. You reach the highest point of the route at about 2250 meters altitude, then a long and beautiful descent follows – first along a path, then on switchbacks and finally downhill to Ulrichen. There you cross the railway tracks and cycle leisurely along the Rhône back to Oberwald. Read more Tour information - Circular trail Equipment Our recommendation: technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, weather-appropriate clothing (always bring rain protection), drink and food Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Brig-Glis, you reach Oberwald along the main road. Read more **Parking**Parking is available at Oberwald train station. Read more **Public transportation**You can reach Oberwald from Visp/Brig by train. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike via the SBB Mobile app or on . Read more Additional information - Summer report at - Timetable - Emergency number: 144 Read more Literature The tourist offices in Goms provide you with information materials and brochures on mountain biking in the destination. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author To shorten the route, you can descend directly from Gämschfax to Obergesteln. Read more Safety guidelines Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers generally have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk. 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 - Leisure - Customs - Customs - Worth a visit - Train station - Webcam - Train - Tours 10.55 km - MTB tour 15.22 km - MTB tour 20.25 km - MTB tour - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact 3999 Belvedere Download GPX file - -