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Tour Blinnenhorn
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Chapel in MühlebachPhoto: Regula Gemmet, Obergoms Tourismus AG
The Blinnenhorn is enthroned at the very back of the Blinnen valley, which leads from Reckingen to the south. The closer surroundings of the mountain impress with their magnificent glaciation. Around the large cold mountain there are several isolated side valleys, such as the Blinnental, the Vallone di Nefelgiù or the Rappental, as well as the populated valleys - the Goms, the Binntal and on the Italian side the Pomatt (Val Formazza).
Worth seeing are the still largely intact mountain villages. The two old trade routes over the Griespass and the Albrunpass connect the Goms with the Italian Pomatt and the Veglia-Devero Nature Park. Today the mountain valleys have to struggle with emigration, a fate that is not new. Already in the 12th and 13th centuries, the Goms was one of the starting points for the emigration of the Walser.
The numerous lakes, the alpine pastures with their diverse flora and the different rock formations make up the charm of the magnificent mountain landscape: the Bättelmatt floodplain landscape, the Oxefeld, a moorland landscape of national importance, the deep blue reservoirs Lago Vannino, Lago di Morasco and Lago di Sabbione as well as the rocks in the most varied colours and shapes.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Show elevation profileRest stops
Chäserstatt mountain lodgeRifugio Bim-Se al Lago (Rifugio Bimmsee), 1778m
Hotel Ofenhorn
SAC Binntalhut
Capanna Corno Gries
Rifugio Eugenio Maragaroli
Bärgkristall Inn
Safety information
The use of the hiking 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.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, even when the sky is overcast.
Plan your tour carefully and in detail. Inform yourself in advance about the current conditions and weather conditions. The summer sports report www.goms.ch/en/summer-sports-report provides you with valuable information from the region.
Tips and hints
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Summer sports report
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Time table www.sbb.ch
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Telephone number of rescue service: 144
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Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The regional trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway take you from Brig to Reckingen in 1h 03 min. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from the Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt and the Furka base tunnel. The timetables for all trains can be found at www.sbb.ch.Getting there
From Brig follow cantonal road No 19 (Furkastrasse) for 40km to Oberwald. The Goms valley is also easily accessible from direction Zurich / Lucerne via Andermatt – car transport Furka.
The timetables for the car transport Furka can be found at www.matterhorngotthardbahn.ch
Parking
Parking spaces are available in the vicinity of the railway station in Reckingen or Ulrichen. Follow the local parking guidance system.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
- Brochure Tour Blinnenhorn
Author’s map recommendations
Swisstopo maps, scale 1:25'000:
- 1250 Ulrichen
- 1251 Val Bedretto
- 1269 Aletschgletscher
- 1270 Binntal
Equipment
We recommend:-
Good footwear and walking sticks
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Sun and rain protection and warm clothing
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Detailed map or information material with good tour preparation
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Provisions for your day in the great outdoors
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Pocket pharmacy and mobile phone for emergencies
Statistics
- 15 Waypoints
- 15 Waypoints
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