Tour data
2.76km
1,360 - 1,782m
Distance
404hm
Ascent
03:00h
 
Duration
Brief description

Far away from civilization and traffic, the Blaswald Trail finds its way across pastures and through mountain forest to the former ski lift mountain station and summery Alp Senntumhitte. 

Difficulty
difficult
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Ulrichen, Zum Loch

Route
Ulrichen
0.1 km
Weid
0.2 km
Blasen
1.2 km


Best season
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Description
If you want to hike with snowshoes up to the beautiful Blaswald above Ulrichen, start your tour at the former Sust "Zum Loch" at the foot of Nufenen- and Griespass. The path zigzags through the snowy mountain forest. The first few metres of altitude difference are quickly covered and offer an impressive view of the mountain village of Ulrichen and the young Rhone Valley.

Following the markings, the trail continues to climb up to the landmark wooden cross on Blasenalp. From here you can already see the goal of the tour, the Senntumhitte.

Historical remark: A small ski lift once led across the Blasenalp foothills. At the Senntumhütte you can still see the remains of the pole of the mountain station.

Directions

Ulrichen, Zum Loch - Bifig - Zwisched Gasse - Heeji - Heibode - Biine - Lade - Senntumhitte - Lade - Biine - Heibode - Heeji - Zwisched Gasse - Bifig - Ulrichen, Zum Loch

Highest point
1,782 m
Endpoint

Ulrichen, Zum Loch

Height profile
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Equipment

We recommend:

Good snowshoes
Waterproof footwear and walking sticks
Hat and warm protective outdoor clothing
Sun protection
Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
Pocket pharmacy and mobile phone for emergencies

Safety instructions
The use of the snow shoeing trails is at your own risk. Obergoms Tourismus AG disclaims all liability and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Local conditions may entail changes to routes.Take a map with you or download the complete description of the route with a large-scale map. Use only signposted paths and observe all markings and signs - for your own safety, for the protection of the landscape and in respect for wildlife. Be considerate of other users. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.

Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Adequate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn around early. Carry additional sun protection with you. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even when the sky is overcast.

Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions (avalanche danger, cross-country ski runs, winter hiking trails, snow trails and road conditions) and weather conditions. The winter sports report provides you with valuable information from the region.

Additional information
Winter sports report at www.obergoms.ch/winter-report Time table www.sbb.ch Telephone number of rescue service: 144 Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch

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

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

Public transportation
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Ulrichen in 1h 15 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel.

The timetables for all trains and busses can be found at www.sbb.ch.

Parking

Public parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station of Ulrichen. Follow the local parking guidance system.


Author
The tour Blaswald Trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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