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Forest cross-country trail in the Oberwalder PiischePhoto: Christian Pfammatter, Goms Tourismus
The forest trail is a Nordic-style trail in the wildly romantic Pischäwald. The start and end point of this over five-kilometer-long loop trail are located in the middle of the mountain village Oberwald.
If you like moving in the deep snowy mountain forest, then the forest trail is just right for you. The well-prepared track with Scandinavian flair winds itself variedly through the "Pischäwald." This is what locals affectionately call their protective mountain forest surrounding the village of Oberwald.
At the Goneri Bridge, the cross-country skier decides on their further route. First recommended is the loop that stretches after crossing the young Rhone on the wooden arch bridge on the opposite river side into the Eye. The other loop runs through the picturesque landscape in the Sand area.
Since the trail can only be tracked in one lane, it is advisable to follow the directional signs. This avoids bottlenecks easily.
The trail network of the Goms trail offers a good connection to the forest trail. From Oberwald station, it is only about 700 meters to the entry point.
Thanks to the protected location, the forest trail offers a true cross-country skiing pleasure even in windy conditions or snowfall.
Author’s recommendation
With the trail pass of the Goms trail, you can travel free of charge on the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway on the Oberwald-Fiesch route during the validity period. Even without cross-country skiing equipment!
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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The Goms trail is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Use of the trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourism AG and the Goms trail disclaim any liability and assume no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Use only marked trails and consider all markers and signs - for your own safety, the protection of the landscape, and out of respect for wildlife.
Be considerate of other trail users. Every cross-country skier must adjust speed and behavior, especially on descents, to their skill level and visibility. In classic tracks and on the free technique piste, maintain an appropriate safety distance to the skier in front and remain on the right side. Those who stop must step out of the track. Assisting in accidents is a matter of course. To alert emergency services, dial 144.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing is very important.
Via the winter sports report you are always well informed about current conditions (avalanche risk, trails, winter hiking paths, snowshoe trails as well as road conditions).
Tips and suggestions
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Winter sports report at www.goms.ch/wintersportbericht
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Timetable www.sbb.ch
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Emergency number: 144
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Winter hikers, snowshoers, and dog owners are not allowed to enter the cross-country ski trails.
Roadbook
Oberwald, Dorf - Piische - Goneri-Bridge - Wooden Arch Bridge - Eye - Wooden Arch Bridge - Goneri-Bridge - Sand - Goneri-Bridge - Piische - Oberwald, Dorf
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With the regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway, you can reach Oberwald from Brig in 1 hour 23 minutes. The Goms region is also well accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne area via Andermatt - Furka Base Tunnel. Train schedules can be found at www.sbb.ch
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Directions
From Brig, follow Cantonal Road No. 19 (Furka Road) for 40 km to Oberwald. The Goms is also well connected from the Zurich/Lucerne region via Andermatt - Furka car shuttle train.
The Alpine passes Furka, Grimsel, and Nufenen are closed in winter. The schedules for the Furka car shuttle can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Parking
Parking spaces are available near the trails in the area around the train station or in the village of Oberwald. Please follow the local parking guidance system for this purpose.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
At the tourist information offices, at the sales points of the Goms trail, and in most hotels and restaurants in the Obergoms, you can find the following brochures:
- Obergoms winter map with trail plan
- Holiday companion
Author’s map recommendations
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good cross-country skiing equipment
- Weather-appropriate (water- and windproof) warm clothing and headgear
- Sunglasses
- Good sun protection, even in cloudy weather. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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