Ernen – Galgen – Mühlebach – suspension bridge – Ernen
Landschaftspark Binntal - This walk leads from the old village center of Ernen to the Mosshubel and then to Mühlebach. Via the old village center of Mühlebach and the panoramic trail, you return to Ernen. A detour to the suspension bridge is worthwhile.
From the old village center, you pass by huge maple trees to reach the gallows on the Mosshubel. After crossing a small spruce forest, you descend to the old water pipes, the Chännla. Then you enter the village of Mühlebach and turn left to reach the 'Goms Bridge' suspension bridge. For thrill-seekers, it's worth crossing. On the way back, you pass through Mühlebach, the village with the oldest compact wooden village center. From here, the panoramic trail leads back to Ernen.
Ernen – Galgen – Mühlebach – suspension bridge – Ernen
Bellwald was part of the parish of Ernen until 1697. The path through the Lammas Gorge was heavily used for centuries. Even as a hiking trail, the connection across the Rotten River was popular. However, maintaining the path was difficult due to the steep terrain, which often led to landslides.
Thus arose the idea of replacing the path with a suspension bridge, which was inaugurated on June 14, 2015. The "Goms Bridge" connects the two hiking areas of Bellwald and Ernen. The bridge, which spans the wild Lammas Gorge 92 meters above the Rotten River, is constructed of local larch wood and offers ample space not only to hikers but also to wheelchair users and pedestrians with bicycles.
The "Goms Bridge" is open year-round.
- child-friendly
Season
All season
Route-information
- Length
- 5.00 km
- Altitude difference ascent
- 137 m
- Altitude difference descent
- 137 m
- Time required
- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Level technique
- Easy
Arrival
- Starting point
- Ernen (Altitude: 1196 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Ernen, Dorfplatz Timetable SBB
- Destination
- Ernen (Altitude: 1196 m)
- Arrival by public transport (stop/station)
- Ernen, Dorfplatz Timetable SBB
Infrastructure
The suspension bridge can also be crossed with a wheelchair.
- Playground
- Toilet
Possibilities for catering
Wirtschaft St. Georg, ErnenRestaurant ErnerGarten
Hotel Alpenblick, Ernen
Restaurant La Scala, Ernen
Sport Café, Ernen
Café B&B Hängebrigga, Mühlebach
The offer is suitable for
- Adults
- Children < 6 years
- Children from 7-12 years
- Children >12 years
- 50+
- Groups
Contact
Tourismusbüro ErnenLandschaftspark Binntal
Hengert 17
3995 Ernen
Telephone +41 27 971 50 55
ernen@landschaftspark-binntal.ch
Ernen – Galgen – Mühlebach – suspension bridge – Ernen
Ernen – Galgen – Mühlebach – suspension bridge – Ernen
Alpenblick hotel restaurant
wide range of varied and creative dishes, seasonal dishes, specialities from the region, selected wines, children's menu.
BerglandHof Hotel and Restaurant ErnerGarten
The Hotel BerglandHof and Restaurant ErnerGarten welcomes you as a guest. In the restaurant you will be pampered with regional and fresh products.
Café Bed & Breakfast Hängebrigga
The Café B&B Hängebrigga is located next to the "Goms Bridge" suspension bridge in Mühlebach. The rooms and the café are decorated in authentic Valais style. In good weather, you can enjoy a break on the café’s garden terrace all year round.
Ernen village square
The showpiece of Ernen is the village square (Dorfplatz), around which numerous historic buildings are grouped, e.g. the St. Georg tavern (1535), the "Tellenhaus" (1576) with the oldest Tell frescos in Switzerland or the "Zendenrathaus" (dated 1750).