Löwwigadmen circular trail (Reckingen)

Tip
1.33 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Winter hiking
  • 0:26 h
  • 1.33 km
  • 80 m
  • 43 m
  • 1,327 m
  • 1,407 m
  • 80 m
  • Start: Reckingen, branch off to the station
  • Destination: Reckingen, branch off to the station
This beautiful winter hiking trail leads you uphill to the old hamlet of Löwwigadmen or Lauwengadmen above Reckingen. The name of the hamlet can be derived from the german word Lawine (avalanche).

The small compact housing estate Löwwigadmen is located just 100 metres above the mountain village of Reckingen. The circular route is ideal for a short, pleasant walk in the Goms winter landscape.

After the avalanche winter of 1970, an earth wall was built behind the hamlet to protect Reckingen from avalanches. A monument on the village square, which lies opposite the entrance to this tour, still commemorates the devastating natural disaster of the Bächital avalanche.

The prepared snow trail can be combined with other winter hiking trails in the extensive winter hiking trail network of the Goms.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Reckingen, branch off to the station - Hofmatte - Holzerhüsmatte - Styge - Fäld - Lauwengadmen - Unnerbirch - Styge - Holzerhüsmatte - Hofmatte - Reckingen, branch off to the station

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:
  • Good footwear and walking sticks
  • Sun and rain protection and warm clothing
  • Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
  • Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
  • Pocket pharmacy and mobile phone for emergencies

Directions & Parking facilities

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 30 km to Reckingen.

The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka .

The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen are closed in winter.

Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station or in the village of Reckingen. Follow the local parking guidance system.
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Reckingen in 1h 03 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 winter 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.

Take a map with you or download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map. Use only signposted paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect for wildlife. Be considerate of other users. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Adequate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn around early. Carry additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even when the sky is overcast.

Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski runs, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Map

  • Hiking map, Rotten Verlag, 1:25‘000
  • National maps 1:25'000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal

Nearby

Location and Contact

Löwwigadmen circular trail (Reckingen)
3998 Gluringen