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Rottenweg Oberwald – Niederwald
Goms / Obergoms, canton Valais
Long but psychologically relaxed valley hike following the young Rhône from Oberwald to Niederwald.
- Distance
- 19.74 km
- Ascent
- Not yet available
- Descent
- Not yet available
- Duration
- 4.83 h
About this route
The Rottenweg leads from Oberwald to Niederwald, following the young Rhône through the upper Goms valley. It is a long but psychologically relaxed valley hike with no significant exposure. The length makes it physically demanding, but the fear-of-heights rating remains low.
Information from Valais/Wallis Promotion. View original source
Difficulty
Physical effort, technical demands, trail conditions, ascent and duration — this says nothing about exposure.
Fear of heights
Exposure only: drop-offs, narrow paths on steep slopes, traverses, bridges and ladders. Assessed independently of the difficulty grade.
Why this rating?
Valley trail following the Rhône with no significant exposure. Assessed as very suitable (1/5).
- Exposed sections
- Not yet available
- Narrow trail sections
- Not yet available
- Suspension bridges
- Not yet available
- Ladders
- Not yet available
Weather
Season: Not yet available- Conditions
- Awaiting live feed
- Precipitation
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- Wind
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Route facts
- Start
- Oberwald
- End
- Niederwald
- Route type
- Point-to-point
- Highest point
- Not yet available
- Best season
- Not yet available
- Coordinates
- Not yet available
- Added
Return transport required – this hike does not finish at the starting point. Plan how you will return to your vehicle or starting location.
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