- 4:15 h
- 21.49 km
- 5 m
- 131 m
- 1,240 m
- 1,371 m
- 131 m
- Start: Oberwald, train station
- Destination: Niederwald, train station
The hillside trail between Oberwald and Niederwald is very attractive in terms of scenery. Above all, ambitious cross-country skiers will fully enjoy this route.
The well-prepared trail ribbon across the snowy Gommer plateau lies at an average altitude of 1300 meters above sea level. Several variants are connected to the direct Oberwald-Niederwald trail of 19 km, resulting in a total length of 27 km.
Each village has good access to the Goms trail as well as access by train. Extended cross-country skiing days can easily be combined with covering certain sections by the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. With the Goms trail pass you can travel on the Oberwald-Fiesch route free of charge during its validity. Even without cross-country skiing equipment!
Near the trails, in almost every mountain village, there are numerous catering options. Take the opportunity to enjoy a warming soup, a homemade fruit cake, or something savory on one of the many sun terraces.
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Equipment
We recommend:
- Good cross-country skiing equipment
- Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be especially strong in winter.
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road No. 19 (Furka road) for 40 km to Oberwald. Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle train.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. You can find the car shuttle train timetables at
You can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1 hour 23 minutes by regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. You can find the train timetables at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Rescue service phone number: 144
- Winter hikers, snowshoers, and dog owners are not allowed to enter the cross-country ski trails.
Literature
At the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Goms trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms you can find the following brochures:
- Winter map of Obergoms with trail plan
- Holiday companion
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
With the trail pass for the Goms trail, you can travel on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn on the Oberwald-Fiesch route free of charge during the validity period. Even without cross-country skiing equipment!
Safety guidelines
The Goms trail is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Use of the trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourism AG and the Goms trail disclaim any liability and assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Use only marked trails and observe all signs and notices—for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife.
Be considerate of other trail users. Every cross-country skier must adapt speed and behavior, especially on descents, to their ability and visibility. In classic tracks and on the free technique track, skiing is done on the right side with a safe distance from the skier ahead. Anyone stopping must leave the trail. Assisting in case of accidents is self-evident. For emergency rescue, call 144.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Through the winter sports report, you are always well informed about current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails, and road status).
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