Geretal Valley and Waterfall – Obergoms Region - Tradition loop from Oberwald DFB
Geretal Valley and Waterfall – Obergoms Region - Tradition loop from Oberwald DFB
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Geretal Valley and Waterfall – Obergoms Region - Tradition loop from Oberwald DFB
03:09
8.52km
390m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
Tips
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 3.68 km for 43 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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168 m
Oberwald Station (Furka Cogwheel Steam Railway)
Highlight • Monument
Your adventure begins in Realp. The train driver lets the steam flow into the cylinders and the train slowly starts moving. Delicate clouds of steam form an impressive contrast to the deep blue summer sky. The locomotive puffs rhythmically towards Oberwald and offers you the opportunity to admire the magical nature outside the train window. On the way, you cross boldly constructed viaducts, drive through narrow winding tunnels, thunder over the famous, removable Steffenbach Bridge and pass flowery alpine meadows. The view of the ice-blue glaciers will take your breath away - simply an unforgettable experience!
June 26, 1982: Scheduled service begins through the Furka Base Tunnel. From now on, the route from Brig to Disentis is largely open to traffic, even in winter.
Text / Source: Uri Tourismus AG, Schützengasse 11, CH-6460 Altdorf
uri.swiss/de/erleben/seilbahn-eldorado-uri/eisenbahn/dampfbahn-furka-bergstrecke
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1.44 km
St. Christopher's Chapel, Oberwald
Highlight • Religious Site
The chapel was built in 1768.
The altar is stylistically attributed to the Küsnacht sculptor and painter Johannes Trubmann. The single-axis altar floor with the statue of Christopher is crowned by a medallion with the monogram of Jesus. The canopy umbrellas above the flanking statues are characteristic, on the left St. Genevefa, on the right St. Catherine.
Three painted medallions by an unknown artist decorate the ceiling: St. Mauritius, John of Nepomuk on the bridge and a seated Madonna of Victory next to the tree of knowledge. A medallion with the Holy Spirit dove is painted on the choir ceiling.
Text / Source: Obergoms Tourismus AG, Furkastrasse 617, CH-3985 Münster
goms.ch/poi/st-christophorus-kapelle
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1.50 km
Historic Wooden Houses of Oberwald
Highlight • Historical Site
Oberwald is the first village on the Rhone and was first mentioned in documents in 1386. Visit "Toni's Ski Museum" right next to the house or take part in the community's activities. The spacious playground and barbecue areas invite you to linger with family and friends.
Text / Source: ferien-oberwald
ferien-oberwald.ch/lage
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4.95 km
Geren Dörfli
Highlight • Settlement
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5.80 km
Geretal Valley and Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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7.62 km
Parish Church of the Holy Cross, Oberwald
Highlight • Religious Site
The two communities of Oberwald and Unterwassern agreed at the end of the 17th century on the location of the church between the villages. It was built as a pilgrimage church a little away from the settlement. The church and its three altars were consecrated in 1736. An avalanche damaged the tower roof and the sacristy in 1720. At that time, the avalanche breaker wedge that is so characteristic of the church was added behind the choir loft. Its shape was changed over the centuries. During the flood in 1834, so much rubble surrounded the building that one had to climb down to the church door, whereas previously there were steps leading up to it.
Text / Source: kirchen-online.com
kirchen-online.com/content/___-in-der-schweiz/___-im-wallis-_-vaud/oberwald-_-pfarrkirche-heilig-kreuz.html
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7.64 km
Obergoms Region - Tradition
Highlight • Settlement
Info:
obergoms.ch/schlafen-essen/caesar-ritz
landschaftspark-binntal.ch/de/veranstaltungen-angebote/museum.php?offer=1212
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8.52 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.87 km
2.47 km
1.66 km
902 m
561 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.37 km
1.78 km
1.28 km
1.22 km
1.21 km
524 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,720 m)
Lowest point (1,360 m)
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Thursday 2 July
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