Hungerberg Trail

Tip
3.96 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Snowshoe
  • 2:15 h
  • 3.96 km
  • 391 m
  • 391 m
  • 1,385 m
  • 1,772 m
  • 387 m
  • Start: Oberwald, parking Unterwassern
  • Destination: Mountain restaurant Hungerberg

The snowshoe path to the Hungerberg leads purposefully to the most popular sun terrace of the Obergoms. The exertion of the altitude difference is quickly forgotten when the view sweeps breathtakingly through the young Rhône valley and hangs on the characteristic Weisshorn. The unique view makes every heart happy.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Oberwald, parking Unterwassern - Roosseltini - Bergrestaurant Hungerberg

Equipment

We recommend good snowshoes:
  • Robust snowshoes and sturdy poles
  • Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
  • Weatherproof (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
  • Sunglasses
  • Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.
  • Provisions for your day in the great outdoors

Directions & Parking facilities

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 40 km to Oberwald.

The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.

Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Oberwald. Follow the local parking guidance system.
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Oberwald in 1h 23 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel.

The timetables for all trains and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Additional information

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms:
  • Winter map of Obergoms with cross country trail plan
  • Holiday companion

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Gommer Pass of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway entitles the holder to free travel during the validity period on the route between Oberwald and Fiesch Feriendorf in 2nd class.

Safety guidelines

The use of the snowshoe 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.

Use only marked trails and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect of wildlife.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.

The winter sports report keeps you informed about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country skiing, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions).

Map

 Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000

National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal

Nearby

Location and Contact

Hungerberg Trail
3999 Belvedere