Cross-country skiing

Nightloipe Ulrichen - Obergesteln

Obergoms

-3/2°

The floodlit circular cross-country skiing track between Ulrichen and Obergesteln allows XC-skiers to keep practicing even at night!

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

4.45 km

Duration

55 m

4.5 km Langlaufgenuss auch Abends nach Sonnenuntergang

MGBahn Benutzung ist im Loipentarif inkludiert

Description

Is cross-country skiing after sunset possible? Yes, thanks to Loipe Goms.

The Nightloipe between Ulrichen and Obergesteln offers an ideal opportunity extend training after dark.

As an ideal enhancement to the numerous kilometres of available tracks during the day, the approx. 4.5 km long floodlit track makes it possible to extend your cross-country skiing adventure while enjoying the winter twilight. Using the Nightloipe is included in the Loipe Goms Loipenpass. The nightloipe is open from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

Turn-by-turn directions

The recommended starting point for the Nightloipe is at the Hotel Walser in Ulrichen. From here, the well-maintained track leads along the “young” Rhône to Obergesteln until the hairpin bend right next to Goms Golf Restaurant. The track then runs along the forest towards Ulrichen, past the chapel of St. Anna zum Loch and from there parallel to the Äegina mountain stream back to the starting point.

Start

Ulrichen, Nufenenstrasse (1347m)

Destination

Ulrichen, Nufenenstrasse (1347m)

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Author's recommendation

With a valid Loipe Goms Loipepass, you can travel for free on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway between Oberwald and Fiesch – even without cross-country skiing equipment.

Technical information

Altitude

1358m

1347m

Ascent

+11m

Descent

-11m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train from Monthey, Martigny, Sion, Sierre und Visp: Exit in Brig. Then take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn regional train (R43). After 1h15, exit the train in Ulrichen.

The Goms valley is also easily accessible from Zurich / Lucerne via the Andermatt- Furka tunnel.

Relevant timetables for all connections can be found at www.sbb.ch

Approach

From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 37 km to Ulrichen.

The Goms valley is also easily accessible from Zurich / Lucerne via the Andermatt – Furka car transport.

The Furka, Grimsel and Nufenen alpine passes are closed in winter.

Relevant timetables for the Furka car transport can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch

Parking

Parking spaces near the cross-country ski track are available around Ulrichen railway station. Follow the local parking guidance system.

Equipment

We recommend:

Good cross-country skiing equipment
Suitable clothing depending on the weather (waterproof and windproof) warm clothing
Hat or cap
Sunglasses
Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter.

Safety information

The use of the trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG and Loipe Goms disclaim all liability and assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Be considerate towards other cross-country skiers. Every cross-country skier, especially on downhill runs, must adapt speed and behaviour to his/her skill and the current visibility. On the classic and free skating tracks always overtake skiers on the right hand side with an appropriate safety distance. If you stop, step out of the cross-country skiing slope.
The winter sports report keeps you informed about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country skiing, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions).
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leave any waste in nature, take with you waste from others.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential.
Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Assistance in case of accidents is a matter of course. To alert the rescue service, dial No. 144

Additional information

Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/en/winter-sports-report
Timetables www.sbb.ch
Telephone number rescue service: 144
Winter hikers, snowshoe hikers and dogs are not allowed to enter the cross-country skiing slopes.

Literature

You will find the following brochures in the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Loipe Goms as well as in most hotels and restaurants in Obergoms: