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Gletsch to Oberwald: Furka Steam Railway to Goms

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Gletsch to Oberwald: Furka Steam Railway to Goms

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Gletsch to Oberwald: Furka Steam Railway to Goms

02:07

5.95km

100m

Hiking

Experience a unique sense of railway nostalgia on this hike from Gletsch down to Oberwald. The hiking trail runs continuously within sight of the Furka mountain line, which is served by the old, bright red steam train in summer.

You can take the Furka Steam Train to the starting point…

Last updated: September 3, 2025

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 1.31 km for 900 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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134 m

Gletsch

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Gletsch exudes a particularly nostalgic charm with its imposing buildings, which are long past their prime. The settlement consists roughly of the Hotel Glacier du Rhône, a train station, a …

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593 m

At the young Rotten

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Only a few kilometers long and still quite immodest, the Rotten River is located here, very close to its source on the Rhone Glacier further up. The hiking trail down …

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1.27 km

Furka Steam Railway

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If you're lucky, you can watch the Furka Mountain Railway steam train travel over the viaduct.

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3.01 km

Waterfall of the Rhone

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The slope here causes the Rotten River to repeatedly form small waterfalls. Always a beautiful sight!

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3.71 km

Hotel Restaurant Rhonequelle

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A small but nice hotel. (Please note the holiday season.) The restaurant is also very good!

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5.40 km

View towards Oberwald

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From the hiking trail above Oberwald, you have a wonderful view of the railway line and the Rotten. The Goneri, a small mountain stream, also flows into the Rotten here, ensuring that the river slowly but surely grows in size.

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5.95 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.71 km

860 m

362 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.86 km

618 m

446 m

170 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,370 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

27°C

11°C

65 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

August 22, 2025

Experience a unique sense of railway nostalgia on this hike from Gletsch down to Oberwald. The hiking trail runs continuously within sight of the Furka mountain line, which is served by the old, bright red steam train in summer.
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You can take the Furka Steam Train to the starting point in Gletsch, as it

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Gletsch to Oberwald: Furka Steam Railway to Goms

Gletsch

At the young Rotten

Furka Steam Railway

Waterfall of the Rhone

Hotel Restaurant Rhonequelle

View towards Oberwald

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