Rhone Route
Section 2 Oberwald–Brig
Goms, the broad valley of the young Rhone, here called the Rotten. Insect-rich flower meadows and a tangy resin aroma are your constant companions through the sunny high valley, before bikes are pushed up through a steep gorge to Brig.
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Arrival / return travel
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Rail, bus, boat recommendations
| Timetable | Public transport stops and route |
|---|---|
| Oberwald | Show on map |
| Brig | Show on map |
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
All recommendations
All recommendations
Length50 km
of which unsurfaced: 20 km
Height differenceOberwald–Brig: 300 m
Brig–Oberwald: 1'000 m
RequirementsGrade: medium (Ausserbinn-Mörel: difficult)
Conditions: medium (Mörel-Ausserbinn: difficult)
Helpful hintsPushing section: 1.5 km Ausserbinn-Hockmatta (historic path through Binnaschlucht gorge).
Beware: busy main roads Mörel–Bitsch (roundabout). Alternative: load on train Fiesch–Brig, please note rail recommendation No. 13.
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
of which unsurfaced: 20 km
Height differenceOberwald–Brig: 300 m
Brig–Oberwald: 1'000 m
RequirementsGrade: medium (Ausserbinn-Mörel: difficult)
Conditions: medium (Mörel-Ausserbinn: difficult)
Helpful hintsPushing section: 1.5 km Ausserbinn-Hockmatta (historic path through Binnaschlucht gorge).
Beware: busy main roads Mörel–Bitsch (roundabout). Alternative: load on train Fiesch–Brig, please note rail recommendation No. 13.
SignalizationFor cycling, follow the logo indicated on the red signposts.
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