Oberwald: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

SBB Historic - Oberwald MGB station building SBB Historic - Oberwald MGB station building Photo: Hans-Rudolf Berner via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

A described hike from Gletsch to Oberwald follows the historic Furka Steam Railway. The route is described as leading predominantly downhill and being relaxing.

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Nature, Hiking and Culture

Oberwalderblase, Balmenritz and Sattelegg are located in the immediate surroundings of Oberwald.

Chli Muttenhorn is located in the surrounding area of Oberwald.

The described hike from Gletsch to Oberwald is 5.6 km long; a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes is given, along with 178 m of ascent and 566 m of descent.

The route description records a highest point of 1,775 m and a lowest point of 1,368 m.

The route is connected with the historic Furka Mountain Railway; it may be visible along the hike, including at the Rotten Viaduct and at a rock tunnel.

The route offers views of Obergoms and follows the young Rotten along one section, which is narrow and partly steep.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Goms.

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