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description: "\"« At Alpje and Hitte stands us brown larch wood, this is the longest far and wide, yes surely it is such pride »\", so it sounds in the song of the Ski-Club Münster sung in the cozy Valais dialect. The Galmihornhütte is inevitably and majestically located on the route of the wonderful mountain route on the program today. The first height meters are gained in the protective mountain forest on the steadily ascending forest road. Above the tree line, the hearts of nature lovers open for species-rich alpine flora and the wide view of the unique alpine range. The hospitality of the Galmihornhütte invites you to a refreshing stop, but the highest point of the hike is only reached at the Treichbode cross. Then begins the descent into the wildly romantic Bächital, whose distant peaks (front and rear Galmihorn) form the namesake summits. The hiking trail to Chäller and further to Guferschmatte occasionally crosses the narrow alpine road. From here it goes comfortably on the forest road to Jungholz. The last stretch to the picturesque mountain village Reckingen leads over an idyllic pasture."
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Galmihornhütte hike - «all around beautiful»
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- Tip
- 14.21 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Great panorama
- Hike

Die Galmihornhütte ist umgeben von grünen Wiesen und leuchtende rosa Alpenrosen.

Orientierung auf Wanderschaft

Bergdorf Münster

Galmihornhütte

Atemberaubendem Blick auf die umliegenden Gipfel von der Galmihornhütte aus

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- 5:20 h
- 14.21 km
- 1,037 m
- 1,080 m
- 1,316 m
- 2,400 m
- Difficulty: medium
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- Start: Münster, train station
- Destination: Reckingen, train station

A must for all hikers who like to enjoy a unique panorama with a wide view on their mountain route and stop at a cozy mountain hut.

"« At Alpje and Hitte stands us brown larch wood, this is the longest far and wide, yes surely it is such pride »", so it sounds in the song of the Ski-Club Münster sung in the cozy Valais dialect. The Galmihornhütte is inevitably and majestically located on the route of the wonderful mountain route on the program today.

The first height meters are gained in the protective mountain forest on the steadily ascending forest road. Above the tree line, the hearts of nature lovers open for species-rich alpine flora and the wide view of the unique alpine range. The hospitality of the invites you to a refreshing stop, but the highest point of the hike is only reached at the Treichbode cross.

Then begins the descent into the wildly romantic Bächital, whose distant peaks (front and rear Galmihorn) form the namesake summits. The hiking trail to Chäller and further to Guferschmatte occasionally crosses the narrow alpine road. From here it goes comfortably on the forest road to Jungholz. The last stretch to the picturesque mountain village Reckingen leads over an idyllic pasture.

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Pavements

Street (8%)

Asphalt (9%)

Trail (53%)

Path (30%)

Best to visit

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Directions

 Münster, train station - Halte - Gifi - Bawald - Judestafel - Salzgäbi - Galmihornhütte - Unnere Treichbode - Treichbode Kreuz - Bächigalen - Chäller - Guferschmatte - Brand - Tschugge - Jungholz - Stöibi - Reckingen, train station

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Tour information

- Circular trail

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
- Provision for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**From Brig follow the cantonal road No. 19 (Furka road) for 33 km to Münster.

Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - .

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**Parking**Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the train station or in the village of Münster. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this.

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**Public transportation**With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn you can reach Münster from Brig in 1h 09 min. Goms is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.

Timetables for trains and buses can be found at .

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Additional information

- Summer report at
- Timetable
- Emergency service telephone number: 144

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Literature

At the tourist information offices and most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you can find the following brochures:

- Obergoms summer map with hiking, cycling and mountain biking trails
- Holiday guide

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Treat yourself to a hearty stop at the refreshment hut .

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Safety guidelines

Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. The 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 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 trail users. Take your waste and the waste of others with you.

The weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and enough provisions (food and drinks) are very important. In unsettled weather conditions it is better to turn back early.

Carry additional sun protection. UV rays can be very strong at high altitudes, even in cloudy skies.

Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather. The  provides valuable information from the region.

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Map

- Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25’000
- Topographic maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen

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