recommended route
Gogwärgiweg dwarf-themed trail from Lax to Fieschertal
Nature Trail
· Aletsch Arena
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/ Themenweg Gogwärgiweg von Lax nach FieschertalPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG -
/ Themenweg Gogwärgiweg von Lax nach FieschertalPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Themenweg Gogwärgiweg von Lax nach FieschertalPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Themenweg Gogwärgiweg von Lax nach FieschertalPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
The ten stations of this family-friendly themed trail present the fascinating world of the industrious little dwarfs who, legend has it, once lived all over Upper Valais.
open
easy
Distance 5.1 km
2:00 h
133 m
72 m
Starting in the village of Lax, the pram-friendly themed trail passes through the village centre, before continuing northwards. After about 2 km you reach neighbouring Fiesch. From there the route leads along the Kirchweg, on the edge of the residential areas. It climbs slightly in some places, ending at the playground in Fieschertal, about 2.5 km away. Along the way, you pass ten Gogwärgi stations with hand-carved wooden dwarfs. Here children can have fun discovering the wonders of nature or listening to the fanciful tales of the Gogwärgini dreamed up-by the children from Fiesch-Fieschertal-Lax primary school. There are a number of options for the return route: the trail alongside the Wysswasser river or simply catch the bus back to Fiesch.
Author’s recommendation
Great for the kids to let off steam: there are fantastic playgrounds in Lax and Fieschertal! At Fieschertal, you can even have a barbecue.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: June 23, 2021
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,120 m
Lowest point
1,048 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
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.
- 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
Lax, railway station (1,047 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'652'232E 1'137'607N
DD
46.387803, 8.117652
DMS
46°23'16.1"N 8°07'03.5"E
UTM
32T 432156 5137514
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Destination
Fieschertal, Dorfplatz
Turn-by-turn directions
Lax – Fiesch - Fieschertal
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Lax, on foot to the start of the tour in the village center.Getting there
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Lax exit, then follow to the parking facilities.Parking
Limited parking spaces (charges apply) at Lax stationCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'652'232E 1'137'607N
DD
46.387803, 8.117652
DMS
46°23'16.1"N 8°07'03.5"E
UTM
32T 432156 5137514
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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 Nature Trails
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Comfortable clothing
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Umbrella
- 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.
Status
open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.1 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
133 m
Descent
72 m
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