Rhonequelle training trail
Obergoms
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Test your own limits on the 200 meters of elevation of the Rhonequelle training trail.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
6.17 kmDuration
1:35 h
Description
On the Grimsel and Furka pass roads, closed to traffic between Oberwald and the Hotel Rhonequelle, a trail band over three kilometers long and covering almost 200 meters of elevation runs through the snow-covered mountain forest. An ideal route to get in shape. Skiing on the training trails demands highest concentration. The steep climbs of the black slopes really get your pulse racing, and the descents are not meant for relaxation.
In addition to the Rhonequelle training trail, the Obergoms training trail and the Grafschaft training trail are also part of the over 100 kilometer network of the Loipe Goms. As demanding routes of the Loipe Goms, the training trails can ideally be combined with other trails. Linked together, they form a natural interval training.
Turn-by-turn directions
The Rhonequelle training cross-country ski trail starts at the church in Oberwald and runs in the direction of Gletsch. Since the route is partly also used as a winter hiking trail, you may encounter walkers here. The trail follows the pass road and offers a wonderful atmosphere, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and trees.
After the first hairpin bend, you pass under the steam train bridge, which operates in summer and autumn. Shortly afterward, the last, somewhat steeper climb begins. As soon as you reach the Hotel Rhonequelle, you can fully enjoy the descent back to Oberwald and let your cross-country skis glide relaxedly.
Start
Oberwald, village (1368m)
Destination
Oberwald, Hotel Rhonequelle (1368m)
Author's recommendation
With a valid trail pass for the Loipe Goms, you can travel free of charge on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn between Oberwald and Fiesch – even without cross-country skiing equipment.
Technical information
Altitude
1564m
1368m
Ascent
+196m
Descent
-196m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Tags
Public transport
Accessible by train and bus.
From Monthey, Martigny, Sion, Sierre, and Visp: Get off at Brig. Then take the regional train (R43) of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. After 1 hour 23 minutes, get off at Oberwald.
The Goms is also easily reachable from the Zurich / Lucerne region via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel.
Train schedules can be found at www.sbb.ch
Approach
From Brig, follow the cantonal road no. 19 (Furka road) for 41 kilometers to Oberwald station.
The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich/Lucerne region via Andermatt and the Furka car shuttle.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. Timetables for the Furka car shuttle can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Parking
Parking spaces are available near the trails in the vicinity of the station or in the village of Oberwald. Please follow the local parking guidance system.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Goms Tourismus. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
