--- title: "Hillside cross-country trail Oberwald - Niederwald" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/hillside-cross-country-trail-oberwald-niederwald" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2770399/9f6311c470ac9beeb48e84e8f808342ded5ec2648656857b9e10456978cd1575/pr-parierte-loipe-wald-schnee-langl-ufer-in.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hillside cross-country trail Oberwald - Niederwald ================================================== - Tip - 21.49 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Cross-country skiing Präparierte Loipe, Wald, Schnee, Langläufer/In Bestens präpariertes Loipennetz der Loipe Goms Langlaufen im warmen Abendlicht Spass auf der Loipe Goms Präparierte Loipe, Wald, Schnee, Langläufer/In Präparierte Loipe, Wald, Schnee, Langläufer/In Langläufer/In, Nahaufnahme - 4:15 h - 21.49 km - 5 m - 131 m - 1,240 m - 1,371 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Oberwald, train station - Destination: Niederwald, train station The sporty hillside cross-country trail runs from Oberwald to Niederwald. It features gentle ascents and mild descents and is especially suitable for ambitious skiers. 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. Read more Goms Tourismus Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Oberwald - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop 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. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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 Read more **Parking**Parking is available near the trails around the train station or in the village of Oberwald. Please follow the local parking guidance system. Read more **Public transportation**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 . Read more Additional information - Winter sports report at - Timetable - Rescue service phone number: **144** - Winter hikers, snowshoers, and dog owners are not allowed to enter the cross-country ski trails. Read more 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 Read more 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! Read more 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 , you are always well informed about current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails, and road status). 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