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Gruben – Höhenpfad – Oberems

Hiking trail
Length: 13.00 km

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges - The narrow trail leads through beautiful and wild alpine landscapes across all types of terrain and numerous streams, and past idyllically situated alpine huts.

From Turtmann we take the cable car to Oberems and from there with the bus to Gruben. The ascent to and descent from the high-level trail is on wide gravel paths.
The narrow trail leads through beautiful and wild alpine landscapes across all types of terrain and numerous streams, and past idyllically situated alpine huts and chalets.
“Zer Pletschu” is a small paradise where the Borterbach flows through the plain, forming a magical landscape. Depending on the weather it is quite possible that there are patches of snow in some places due to the high altitude of the trail.
At the entry to the village there is the old sawmill, if it is open, you should take a look inside. After a stroll through the old village centre, one has finally earned some refreshment in the Emshorn restaurant.

Route-information

Length
13.00 km
Altitude difference ascent
800 m
Altitude difference descent
1300 m
Level technique
Middle
Level condition
Hard
Height profile view map

Arrival

Starting point
Turtmanntal, Gruben (Altitude: 1800 m)
Arrival by public transport
Oberems, Seilbahn Timetable SBB
Destination
Oberems (Altitude: 1336 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • 50+
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Oberems - Turtmanntal Gateway

Oberems lies on a mountain road at the entrance to the Turtmann valley at an altitude of 1335 m. The "Gateway to Turtmann valley" only has 135 inhabitants, but with 5080 ha its area is one of the largest communities in the district of Leuk.

Site
Naturpark Pfyn-Finges

Hotel-Restaurant Emshorn

Magnificent views invite guests to stop and relax. Day-trippers and holidaymakers alike can savour the delicious specialities on the menu in a cosy ambience to round off a pleasurable stay.

RestaurantHotelDirect sellingCafé

Season

All season

Contact

Naturpark Pfyn-Finges / Parc naturel Pfyn-Finges
Kirchstrasse 6
3970 Salgesch
Tel. +41 (0)27 452 60 60

www.pfyn-finges.ch

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