Kneipp path Blitzingen

Tip
2.85 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Themed trail
  • 1:30 h
  • 2.85 km
  • 180 m
  • 175 m
  • 1,288 m
  • 1,470 m
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Start: Blitzingen, parking lot
  • Destination: Blitzingen, village
Switzerland’s longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul into harmony. Enjoy the soothing waters in the great outdoors and experience the varied Kneipp stations amidst the impressive mountain landscape of Blitzingen.

Get healthy with Kneipp. Health, vitality and balance – that’s what we all want. In Blitzingen, one of Switzerland’s longest natural Kneipp trails brings body and soul into harmony. You’ll stroll through meadows, walk barefoot through cold mountain streams, practise sawing tree trunks and discover natural remedies. The varied stations invite you to experience nature with all your senses and recharge your batteries.

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Point 5 is not accessible this year. 

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Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The Kneipp path starts from the parking lot located at the junction of the Furka road towards Chaschtebiel. Then you follow the road and pass through the tunnel at the avalanche dam. From there, you follow the Kneipp path past the hamlets of Wilere and Ammern to the highest point of the route. From there, you follow the hiking trail back to the mountain village of Blitzingen.

Points 5 and 6 are not accessible this year. 

Equipment

Short pants or pants that can be rolled up are recommended. 

Directions & Parking facilities

By car to Blitzingen.

There is a public parking lot at the junction in Blitzingen towards Chaschtebiel.

By train to Blitzingen station. Reachable from Brig by MGB in 56 minutes. Reachable from Göschenen by MGB in 1 hour and 26 minutes. The trains run hourly.

Additional information

Timetable www.sbb.ch

Emergency service phone number: 144

The Kneipp Trail will be prepared on 6 June and will then be officially open to the public.

Literature

In the tourist information offices and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:

  • Obergoms summer map with hiking trails, cycling and bike routes
  • Vacation guide

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In good weather, Kneipping is definitely more fun.

General information

  • Family

Safety guidelines

Please observe the current conditions and recommendations at www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht

Map

Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000

Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal

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