--- title: "Gommer Forest Path Oberwald - Reckingen" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/gommer-forest-path-oberwald-reckingen" description: "As a comfortable one-day route of the Gommer forest path, the section from Oberwald to Reckingen is recommended. The forest provides shade for the hiker while sun-drenched villages and dreamy hamlets lie down in the valley." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1647804/2f2c70f723b68db3dfc5c2ca2e5c752f2de56cf3ff6d1157cd344651b758ae5e/wanderung-im-bergwald.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Gommer Forest Path Oberwald - Reckingen ======================================= - Tip - 16.12 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike Wanderung im Bergwald Bergwanderung mit wunderbaren Aussichten Orientierung auf Wanderschaft Gute Wandervorbereitung lohnt sich! Bergdorf Oberwald Bergdorf Reckingen Informieren Sie sich vor Ihrer Tour in unserem Tourist Office - 5:10 h - 16.12 km - 458 m - 502 m - 1,312 m - 1,520 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Oberwald, train station - Destination: Reckingen, train station On the south side of the upper Rhone Valley, the path leads on comfortable trails and forest paths from Oberwald to Reckingen. As a comfortable one-day route of the Gommer forest path, the section from Oberwald to Reckingen is recommended. The forest provides shade for the hiker while sun-drenched villages and dreamy hamlets lie down in the valley. Read more Goms Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (14%) Trail (31%) Path (55%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions We start at Oberwald train station, then pass through the village of the same name and the neighboring hamlet of Unterwassern, before turning right onto a hiking trail that leads us south. On our way, we pass Obergesteln, catch a glimpse of Ulrichen and Münster-Geschinen, and finally descend to Reckingen. Read more Equipment We recommend: - Good footwear and hiking poles - Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing - Detailed map or info material 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 (Furka Road) for about 40 km to Oberwald. The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle . Read more **Parking**Public parking spaces are available around the station or in the village of Oberwald. Please follow the local parking guidance system. Read more **Public transportation** With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1h 23 min. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / 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 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 biking trails - Holiday guide Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn entitles the holder to free travel on the Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf route in 2nd class. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG assumes no liability and takes 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 hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only signposted paths and observe all markings and signposts – for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Be considerate towards other trail users. Take your waste and others' waste with you. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of unstable weather, it is better to turn back early. Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even when the sky is overcast. Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather. The provides valuable information from the region. 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 - Winter sports - Leisure - Worth a visit - Train station - Webcam - Webcam - Tours 85.98 km - Hike 19.16 km - Hike 11.91 km - Hike - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact 3999 Belvedere Download GPX file - - - -