Winter hiking in the Goms.

The real winter hiking paradise.

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Pure relaxation in the winter wonderland Goms

Fairytale forest trails including a speedy toboggan run, or would you prefer a leisurely hike along the Rhone? The high valley Goms fulfills all needs with its approximately 69 kilometers of signposted winter hiking trails.

Goms is not only a cross-country skiing paradise, but also offers winter hikers a multitude of well-maintained trails. Surrounded by high mountains you can enjoy a magnificent view from the Furkahorn to the Weisshorn. Each village is well served by the MGBahn, making the return to the starting point hassle-free.

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The most popular winter hiking trail in alpine mountain valley Obergoms leads alongside the young Rhone from village to village, from Oberwald to Niederwald.

open medium 18,9 km 5,5 h

The Pischenwald (forest) lines Oberwald in a dreamy and fabulous way. The comfortable circular trail in deeply snow-covered mountain forest with mighty larch trees invites for relaxation.

open easy 2,0 km 0,8 h

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).

closed medium 1,3 km 0,4 h

The winter hiking trail leads towards the bright sun over the deeply snow-covered meadows between the two mountain villages of Münster and Reckingen.

open easy 3,1 km 0,8 h

The Chastebiel circular trail leads up to the historic castle hill above Blitzigen. A spectactular panoramic view of Rhone valley awaits you here.

open easy 5,6 km 2,0 h

This easy circular track leads across the large, sunny plain of former airfield Münster. On this road you can enjoy a beautiful view on Gommer mountain landscape.

open easy 2,8 km 1,0 h

This short circular track leads across sunny area of Ritzingerfeld. Highlight of this winter hike is undoubtably the standalone chapel of Ritzingerfeld that, together with impressive Weisshorm (4505 metres above sea level) in the background is a popular photographic subject.

open easy 2,3 km 0,8 h

This winter hike leads through the original Gommer mountain villages on the sunny side of the valley between Oberwald and Biel. The path allows for relaxing pleasure hiking.

open medium 15,1 km 4,5 h

These winter hikes lead from Reckingen on an attractiv circular track through deeply snow-covered larch forest to romantically situated Stalen chapel. A singular place of power with beautiful sight to village Reckingen and Gommer mountain landscape.

closed easy 4,6 km 1,5 h

Fancy a little spin on the snow? A beautiful walk across the snow-covered mats of Oberwald surrounded by the majestic winter mountain scenery.

open easy 1,8 km 0,7 h

To feel the majesty of the mountains from a close distance - to realize the precious glittering of water in eternal ice. On the way from Oberwald to hotel-restaurant Rhonequelle winter dreams come true. An unforgettable experience for everybody.

closed easy 6,2 km 2,0 h

A diverse circular route through the Goms winter landscape characterised by alluvial forests. The outward and return routes lie on both sides of the young Rhone.

open easy 4,3 km 2,0 h

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Rules of conduct and safety

For the protection of wildlife and your own safety, do not leave the marked paths and trails.
Always keep dogs on a leash.
Winter hikers and Snowshoe hikers are advised to avoid the cross-country ski tracks.
Always pay attention to the avalanche bulletin.
The use of the cross-country tracks, winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails is at your own risk. The Obergoms Tourismus AG refuses any liability.

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