Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Rothwald Trail
Rothwald, SchutzhausRothwald, Ganterwald
- Distance
- 7.0 km
- Duration
- 4:00 h
- Ascent
- 520 m
- Descent
- 560 m
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
A winter wonderland in Rothwald – this trail leads through larches up to the Mäderlicka restaurant with views as far as Italy before descending into the Durstbachschlucht gorge. Before starting the journey back, you can make a stop on Wasenalp and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the Rhône Valley.
The seven-kilometre snowshoe tour begins at the Rothwald, Schutzhaus bus stop on the edge of Rothwald. Initially, the route climbs through the forest, later giving way to open slopes. The long ascent leads towards Chastelegga and reaches its highest point after just over two and a half kilometres, at around 2,230 m.
The route then descends across open terrain before re-entering the forest. About halfway along, the Wasenalp chapel stands directly beside the route. From here, the descent continues through the Ganterwald; in total, around 520 metres of ascent and slightly more descent are covered.
After approximately four hours, the snowshoe tour ends at Rothwald, Ganterwald. The bus stop of the same name is only a few steps from the finish.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
