--- title: "Rottenweg" url: "https://www.goms.ch/en/tour/rottenweg" description: "The practically flat Rottenweg along the young Rhone is ideal to explore Obergoms. Sometimes over wide meadows, sometimes through bright forests, the Rottenweg leads from village to village. This comfortable hiking route thus really invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy. Strollers or bikes are often seen on the Rottenweg. A pleasure path for young and old, big and small. In every village, you can make a detour and return to the starting point by train. The Rottenweg can be continued as desired up to Ernen." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1647631/da6887ce033bbdec7247e5aa315615f4802927ad43069987940470af55d9a34d/rottenweg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Goms > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Rottenweg ========= - Tip - 19.74 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike Rottenweg Orientierung auf Wanderschaft Gute Wandervorbereitung lohnt sich! Dorfplatz Niederwald mit Statue Cäsar Ritz Bergdorf Oberwald Bergdorf Münster im goldenen Licht des Herbst Idylle im Bergdorf Gluringen - 4:50 h - 19.74 km - 49 m - 170 m - 1,240 m - 1,370 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Oberwald, train station - Destination: Niederwald, train station Along the young Rhone, the Rottenweg runs through the entire Obergoms from Oberwald to Niederwald. The practically flat Rottenweg along the young Rhone is ideal to explore Obergoms. Sometimes over wide meadows, sometimes through bright forests, the Rottenweg leads from village to village. This comfortable hiking route thus really invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy. Strollers or bikes are often seen on the Rottenweg. A pleasure path for young and old, big and small. In every village, you can make a detour and return to the starting point by train.  The Rottenweg can be continued as desired up to Ernen. 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 route starts at the train station in Oberwald, then you walk through Oberwald. From Oberwald, the path leads along the Rhone through all Obergommer communities to the Niederwald train station. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop - Suitable for prams/strollers Equipment We recommend: - Good footwear and hiking poles - Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing - Detailed map or info material with good route preparation - Provisions for your day in the open nature - First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka Road) for about 40 km to Oberwald. The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle . Read more **Parking**You will find individual parking spaces at the train station. Additionally, there are parking spaces at the level crossing at the entrance to the village in Oberwald. Read more **Public transportation** With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can get from Brig to Oberwald in 1 hour 23 minutes. The Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. You can find train and bus timetables at . Read more Additional information Summer report at Timetable Emergency rescue service phone number: 144 Read more Literature In the tourist information offices as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms, you will find the following brochures: - Summer map Obergoms with hiking, cycling and bike paths - Holiday companion Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Rottenweg invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy. Read more Safety guidelines Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG rejects any liability and takes 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 paths and observe all markings and signs – for your own safety, to protect the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other path users. Take your waste and other people's waste with you. Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn back early. Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather. Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather situation. The summer report provides valuable information from the region in this regard. 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