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Circular hike from Fiesch over the Goms-Bridge to Ernen and back

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/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über die Goms-Bridge nach Ernen und zurück
Photo: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG

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You’ll need a head for heights to cross the 280m-long Goms-Bridge suspension bridge. It’s the highlight of this easy tour and offers amazing views.

open

moderate

Distance 7.5 km

2:20 h

336 m

339 m

Start from the Aletsch Zoo and continue on the Bregeraweg trail towards Fieschertal. After the railway crossing, take the path that branches off right and continue via Gibelegg and the Äbiwald forest to Fürgangen. Take the underpass and head to the Goms suspension bridge (which is accessible to wheelchair users and cyclists). From Mühlebach you can either continue alongside the water channel and through the meadows and fields, or via Mosshubel past the gallows to Ernen. Follow the path across Ärnerfäld down to the power station and cross the young Rhone before arriving at the starting point of the tour again.

Author’s recommendation

Sightseeing tip: From Fiesch, take the Matterhorn-Gotthard Bahn up to the Goms Bridge, which is then just a short 300m walk from Fürgangen station.

Author

Aletsch Arena

Update: April 08, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

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Highest point

1,258 m

Lowest point

1,008 m

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Rest Stop

Café Amy's Schafstube

Safety information

Summer sports report

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.

Crossing the Goms Bridge requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.

Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
Do not leave any waste in nature.

Tips and hints

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Start

Fiesch, train station (1,057 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'653'500E 1'139'636N

46.405949, 8.134373

DMS

46°24'21.4"N 8°08'03.7"E

UTM

32T 433464 5139516

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Destination

Fiesch, train station

Turn-by-turn directions

Fiesch – Gibelegg – Fürgangen – Mühlebach – Ernen – Ärnerfäld – Fiesch

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, on foot to across the public parking to the beginning of the tour.

Getting there

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, follow Furkastrasse as far as the parking facilities.

Parking

Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'653'500E 1'139'636N

46.405949, 8.134373

DMS

46°24'21.4"N 8°08'03.7"E

UTM

32T 433464 5139516

w3w

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.

Author’s map recommendations

SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher

Equipment

We recommend:

good footwear
clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
hat or cap
sunscreen
bottle for water
picnic
camera
binoculars (optional)
hiking poles (optional)
printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)

Basic Equipment for Hiking

Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
Layered, moisture wicking clothing
Hiking socks
Rucksack (with rain cover)
Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
Sunglasses
Hiking poles
Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
First aid kit
Blister kit
Bivy / survival bag
Survival blanket
Headlamp
Pocket knife
Whistle
Cell phone
Cash
Navigation equipment / map and compass
Emergency contact details
ID

The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.

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open

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

7.5 km

Duration

2:20 h

Ascent

336 m

Descent

339 m

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