Rottenweg

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.

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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 https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht provides valuable information from the region in this regard.

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 www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch.

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 www.sbb.ch.

Summer report at https://www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht

Timetable www.sbb.ch

Emergency rescue service phone number: 144

The Rottenweg invites you to discover the excellent Obergommer gastronomy.