Blinnenhorn route

The entire route can be done in 6-7 day stages (including the summit tour to Blinnenhorn). It can be walked in both directions (i.e., Obergoms – Ernen – Binntal – Pomatt – Aegina or Obergoms – Aegina – Pomatt – Binntal – Ernen). The start and finish locations are freely selectable. If the ascent of Blinnenhorn is planned, it should be scheduled towards the end of the hike as the highlight of the route. The walking times for the individual daily stages range from 4 to 8 hours of pure walking time.

We recommend:

Good footwear and hiking poles

Sun and rain protection as well as warm clothing

Detailed map or informational material with good route preparation

Provisions for your day in the open nature

First aid kit and mobile phone for emergencies

Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG assumes no liability and accepts 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 trail with a large-scale map. Use only marked trails and observe all signs and markers – for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife. Behave considerately towards other trail users. Take your waste and that of others with you.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early. Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even under cloudy skies.

Plan your route carefully and thoroughly. Inform yourself in advance about current conditions and weather. The summer report www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht/ provides valuable information from the region.

From Brig, follow the cantonal road No. 19 (Furka road) for 30 km to Reckingen. Goms is also well connected from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt – Furka car shuttle train. 

The shuttle train timetables can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch

With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, you can get from Brig to Reckingen in 1 hour 3 minutes. Goms is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt – Furka base tunnel. Train timetables can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Summer report at www.goms.ch/sommersportbericht

Timetable www.sbb.ch

Rescue service phone number: 144

Get your own impression of this region rich in culture and history, discover the regional specialties. Treat yourself in the evening after a strenuous hiking day. The numerous restaurants, hotels, shops in the villages, and mountain huts offer a diverse range of regional and typical products and dishes.