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Bike tour Galmihornhütte
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Biketour GalmihornPhoto: Christian Pfammatter, Obergoms Tourismus AG
Energetic mountabike outing from Reckingen to the Galmihorn hut
moderate
Distance 23.7 km
3:31 h
1,097 m
1,097 m
2,395 m
1,312 m
During the climb up above Reckingen, your efforts will be rewarded by sweeping views of Blinnental and Bächital, the Weisshorn, the Matterhorn and the Galenstock, and the Rhône Valley. Once you've reached the Galmihorn hut, you will relax and recuperate before beginning the descent.
Author’s recommendation
Recharge your batteries with a stop at the Galmihorn hut.
Author
Obergoms Tourismus AG
Update: February 03, 2023
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,395 m
Lowest point
1,312 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
5.4 km
Forested/wild trail
16.7 km
Path
1.6 km
Road
0 km
Rest stops
Buvette z'GuferschmatteGalmihornhütte
Safety information
Only use the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Please assess your own abilities and physical condition. The use of the various routes is always at your own risk.Tips and hints
- Summer sports report at www.goms.ch/en/summer-sports-report
- Time table www.sbb.ch
- Telephone number of rescue service: 144
Start
Reckingen, station (1,315 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'661'854E 1'146'666N
DD
46.468471, 8.243939
DMS
46°28'06.5"N 8°14'38.2"E
UTM
32T 441952 5146377
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Destination
Reckingen, station
Turn-by-turn directions
First you pass through the village of Reckingen-Gluringen, then you find yourself on the switchbacks of an asphalt road that soon turns into a smaller path. During the ascent, you will have to overcome a good 1100 meters in altitude, but the climb is very even and thus pleasant to ride. After about 12.5 kilometers you will reach the highest point of the tour at an altitude of 2396 meters.
You have earned a break, as well as a stop at the Galmihornhütte. You will reach this after a rapid trail descent. After the hut, the trail then turns back into a wider path that leads you back to the valley in long serpentines.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train to ReckingenGetting there
If you are coming from Brig-Glis, drive along the main road following the river Rhône upstream towards ReckingenParking
Parking options are available at the train station in ReckingenCoordinates
SwissGrid
2'661'854E 1'146'666N
DD
46.468471, 8.243939
DMS
46°28'06.5"N 8°14'38.2"E
UTM
32T 441952 5146377
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Our recommendation: Technically flawless bike, helmet, gloves and bell, depending on the weather suitable clothing (always with you: rain protection), beverage and food.Reviews
Difficulty
S2
moderate
Distance
23.7 km
Duration
3:31 h
Ascent
1,097 m
Descent
1,097 m
Highest point
2,395 m
Lowest point
1,312 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 21 Waypoints
- 21 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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