Mountain bike tours

Bike tour Galmihornhütte

Reckingen

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Energetic mountabike outing from Reckingen to the Galmihorn hut

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

23.67 km

Duration

3:31 h

Description

During the climb up above Reckingen, your efforts will be rewarded by sweeping views of Blinnental and Bächital, the Weisshorn, the Matterhorn and the Galenstock, and the Rhône Valley. Once you've reached the Galmihorn hut, you will relax and recuperate before beginning the descent.

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Turn-by-turn directions

First you pass through the village of Reckingen-Gluringen, then you find yourself on the switchbacks of an asphalt road that soon turns into a smaller path. During the ascent, you will have to overcome a good 1100 meters in altitude, but the climb is very even and thus pleasant to ride. After about 12.5 kilometers you will reach the highest point of the tour at an altitude of 2396 meters.

You have earned a break, as well as a stop at the Galmihornhütte. You will reach this after a rapid trail descent. After the hut, the trail then turns back into a wider path that leads you back to the valley in long serpentines.

Start

Reckingen, station (1315m)

Destination

Reckingen, station (1315m)

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Author's recommendation

Recharge your batteries with a stop at the Galmihorn hut.

Technical information

Altitude

2395m

1312m

Ascent

+1097m

Descent

-1097m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the train to Reckingen

Approach

If you are coming from Brig-Glis, drive along the main road following the river Rhône upstream towards Reckingen

Parking

Parking options are available at the train station in Reckingen

Source

This activity is brought to you by Obergoms Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.