- 3:25 h
- 10.22 km
- 410 m
- 482 m
- 1,218 m
- 1,470 m
- 252 m
- Start: Reckingen, railway station
- Destination: Niederwald, village
As a comfortable one-day route of the Gommer forest path, the section from Reckingen to Niederwald is recommended. The forest provides the hiker with shade from the hot sun rays. Below in the valley lie sun-burnt villages and dreamy hamlets. The route between Reckingen and Niederwald runs without crossing a single road.
Good to know
Best to visit
Directions
Reckingen - Waljini - Sattel - Äbnet - Bodme - Blitzingen - Äbmet - Niederwald
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
- Provisions for your day in the open nature
- First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for about 30 km to Reckingen.
Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can reach Reckingen from Brig in 1h 03 min. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
You can find the train and bus schedules at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
Literature
At the tourist information offices as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms summer map with hiking trails, cycling and mountain bike paths
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn entitles the holder to free travel in 2nd class on the route Oberwald - Fiesch Feriendorf
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all 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 hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Be considerate of other trail users. Please take your trash and the trash of others with you.
The weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable 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.
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000
National maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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