- 2:00 h
- 4.09 km
- 95 m
- 98 m
- 1,255 m
- 1,353 m
- 98 m
- Start: Blitzingen, station
- Destination: Blitzingen, station
This classified as easy but extremely beautiful snowshoe trail leads through the floodplain forests along the young Rhone and over open meadows. A wonderful winter landscape is your constant companion on this route. Next to the snowshoe trail, you will find numerous old barns. At the highest point, there is also an excellent view of the Galenstock.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From Blitzingen station, you walk along the Rhone to Biel. In Biel, you then cross the Rhone and walk up a small hill towards the south. From there, you walk on a height towards Blitzingen. Before you arrive in Blitzingen, however, you pass through the small village of Bodmen.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
We recommend:
Good footwear and hiking poles
Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing
Detailed map or information material with good route preparation
Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) to Blitzingen.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - car shuttle Furka https://www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you reach Blitzingen from Brig in 1h 09 min. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel.
You can find the train and bus timetables at www.sbb.ch.
Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Emergency phone number: 144
- Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch
Literature
In the tourist information centers, at the sales points of the Goms cross-country trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Winter map Obergoms with cross-country ski trail map
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims any liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Carry a hiking map with you or download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked trails and observe all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect the landscape and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your trash and that of others with you.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
Carry additional sun protection. UV radiation at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even with overcast skies.
Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails, snowshoe trails, and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides valuable information from the region.
Map
Hiking map Goms, Rotten Verlag, 1:25,000
Topographic maps 1:25,000 Swisstopo: 1250 Ulrichen / 1270 Binntal
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