- 3:00 h
- 19.56 km
- 34 m
- 155 m
- 1,223 m
- 1,371 m
- 148 m
- Start: Oberwald, station
- Destination: Niederwald, station
Carefree, almost endless gliding on the Goms cross-country ski trails is especially possible on the Rottenloipe. The well-prepared trail through the snowy Goms plateau lies at an average altitude of 1300 m above sea level. Whether athletically ambitious or rather leisurely, the trail offers something for every taste. Numerous variants are connected to the direct Oberwald-Niederwald piste of 19 km. This results in a total length of 26 km.
Every village has both good access to the Goms trail and good train connections. Long cross-country ski days can thus be easily combined with the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. With the Goms trail pass, you travel free of charge on the Oberwald-Fiesch route during its validity period. Even without cross-country ski equipment!
Take the opportunity to enjoy a warming soup, a homemade fruit cake, or something savory on one of the many sun terraces near the trail.
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Directions
Oberwald station - Obergesteln - Ulrichen - Geschinen - Münster - Reckingen - Gluringen - Ritzingen - Biel - Selkingen - Blitzingen - Niederwald station
Tour information
Barrier-Free
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good cross-country skiing equipment
- Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in overcast weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be especially strong in winter.
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig, follow Cantonal Road No. 19 (Furka Road) for 40 km to Oberwald. 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.
The timetables of the Furka car shuttle train can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1h 23 min. Goms is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. Train timetables can be found at www.sbb.ch
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Additional information
- Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
- Timetable www.sbb.ch
- Emergency service phone number: 144
- Winter hikers, snowshoers, and dog owners are not allowed to enter the cross-country ski trails.
Literature
At the tourist info offices, at sales points of the Goms trail, as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with trail plan
- Holiday guide
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Gourmet cross-country skiing – pure enjoyment!
Glide relaxed through the picturesque landscape and stop by selected gastronomy businesses along the way.
Safety guidelines
The Goms trail is open from 09:00 to 16:00. Use of the trails is at your own risk. The Obergoms Tourism AG and the Goms trail disclaim all liability and accept no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Please use only marked trails and observe all signs and notices - for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife.
Be considerate of other trail users. Every cross-country skier must adjust speed and behavior to their skill and visibility, especially on downhill sections. In classical tracks and on the free technique trail, keep a safe distance to the skier in front and ski on the right side. Those who stop should step off the trail. Assisting in accidents is a matter of course. To alert emergency services, dial 144.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Through the winter sports report you are always well informed about current conditions (avalanche danger, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails, and road conditions).
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