--- title: "Night trail Ulrichen - Obergesteln" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/night-trail-ulrichen-obergesteln" description: "Cross-country skiing after sunset? Naturally on the Goms trail. The night trail between Ulrichen and Obergesteln offers an ideal opportunity to continue cardiovascular training on cross-country skis in the evening after sunset. As an ideal complement to the numerous piste kilometers available during the day, the approximately 4.5-kilometer long illuminated trail offers the perfect way to end the day in the snow. Use of the night trail is included in the trail pass for the Goms trail. The night trail is open from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2752134/5bf6de4a7b42d0f8d7913b379106e5cd947b277e7a3239dc80728923de1c11ee/nachtloipe.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Night trail Ulrichen - Obergesteln ================================== - Tip - 4.45 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Cross-country skiing Nachtloipe MGBahn Benutzung ist im Loipentarif inkludiert 4.5 km Langlaufgenuss auch Abends nach Sonnenuntergang - 0:55 h - 4.45 km - 11 m - 11 m - 1,347 m - 1,358 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Ulrichen, Nufenenstrasse - Destination: Ulrichen, Nufenenstrasse The illuminated circular trail from Ulrichen to Obergesteln in Goms on cross-country skis lets you be enchanted by the magical night atmosphere. Cross-country skiing after sunset? Naturally on the Goms trail. The night trail between Ulrichen and Obergesteln offers an ideal opportunity to continue cardiovascular training on cross-country skis in the evening after sunset. As an ideal complement to the numerous piste kilometers available during the day, the approximately 4.5-kilometer long illuminated trail offers the perfect way to end the day in the snow. Use of the night trail is included in the trail pass for the Goms trail. The night trail is open from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. 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 The recommended entry point is at Hotel Walser in Ulrichen on Nufenenstrasse. From there, the well-lit trail runs along the young Rhone towards Obergesteln up to the turnaround loop at the Golf Restaurant Goms in Obergesteln. The return route follows the wooded slope, past the St. Anna Chapel to the Loch and then follows the mountain stream Ägina back to Ulrichen. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment We recommend: - Good cross-country skiing equipment - Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing - Sunglasses - Headgear - Good sun protection, even on cloudy days. 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 37 km to Ulrichen. 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 timetables for the Furka car shuttle train at Read more **Parking**Parking is available near the trails in the area around Ulrichen train station. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this. Read more **Public transportation**From Monthey, Martigny, Sion, Sierre and Visp: get off at Brig. Then take the regional train (R43) of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. After about 1h15min get off at Ulrichen. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. You can find train timetables at Read more Additional information - Winter sports report at - Timetable at - Emergency service phone number: **144** - Winter hikers, snowshoers, and dog owners are not allowed to enter the cross-country ski trails. Read more Literature At tourist information centers, at the sales points of Loipe Goms, 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 a valid trail pass for the Goms trail, you can ride free of charge on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway between Oberwald-Fiesch – even without cross-country skiing equipment. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG as well as Loipe Goms disclaim all liability and assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. • Be considerate of other trail users. Every cross-country skier must adapt their speed and behavior, especially on downhill sections, to their ability and visibility. In classic tracks and on the free technique trail, skiing is done on the right side with a safety distance to the skier in front. Those who stop must step out of the trail. • The keeps you well informed about current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails, and road conditions). • Use only marked trails and observe all signs and instructions—for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and without disturbing wildlife. • Be considerate of the landscape. Take your trash and that of others with you. • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very rapidly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important. • Pay attention to warning signals indicating danger, especially avalanche risk. • Providing assistance in case of accidents is a matter of course. To alert emergency services, dial 144. Read more Map Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Gastronomy - Culture - Lecture - Worth a visit - Massage studio - Playground - Fireplace - Tours 19.56 km - Cross-country skiing 21.49 km - Cross-country skiing 8.80 km - Cross-country skiing - Webcams - Media - Media - Media Contact 3988 Obergesteln Download GPX file - -