The mountain trail of Goms is the only trail in Switzerland that has been awarded the title of "Premium trail" by the German Hiking Association. This trial deserves the title because Goms offers you a high class trail. Panoramic paths lead you past sun-baked Valais villages and picturesque Alps to Oberwald.
In the mountain village Bellwald, you start your hike at the Goms mountain trial that takes you along the sunny side of the upper valley of Goms. Characterised by uphill and downhill paths, it ends with a descent to the village of Reckingen.
Many small mountain streams feed the Rhone, which is still called "Rotten" in Goms. The ravines carved by these rivers over the centuries, provide one or the other incline today. Historic mountain villages with wonderful Valais houses greet you from the valley below.
approx. 5.5 h
approx. 18 km
900 m
870 m
Day
4
Departure or extension
Tour character
The constant ups and downs along the Gommer mountain trail require good basic fitness. The paths are well developed and easy to walk on - surefootedness is nevertheless necessary.
Railway & cable car from Brig to Bellwald not included in the tour price. Approx. CHF 30.- with half-fare card.
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection
Information
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
Parking spaces at Brig railway station, approx. CHF 8.-/day.
Return journey by train. Oberwald – Brig: approx. 1.5 h.
Travel documents
Travel documents "digital”
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.