Ritzingerfeld Chapel – Reckingen loop from Goms

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Ritzingerfeld Chapel – Reckingen loop from Goms

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Ritzingerfeld Chapel – Reckingen loop from Goms

01:42

6.25km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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764 m

Ritzingerfeld Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The current chapel on Ritzinger Feld was built in Anno Domini 1687 and stands on the foundations of a smaller previous building.
Inside, the main altar from 1690 is impressive. …

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3.42 km

Covered wooden bridge in Reckingen

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This covered truss bridge from 1944 spans the Rotten (the Rhone) to over 13 meters.

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3.49 km

Valais Barn in Goms – Grand Tour of Switzerland Photo Spot

Highlight • Monument

Beautiful old barn and a great photo spot, well worth seeing.

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3.61 km

Reckingen

Highlight • Historical Site

Dear village

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3.70 km

Church of the Nativity of Mary (Baroque Church of the Nativity of Mary), Reckingen

Highlight • Religious Site

The mountain village of Reckingen has been shaped primarily by art. The church (1743-45) is the most important Baroque religious building in Upper Valais. Entire dynasties of sculptors, bell founders, …

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4.79 km

Historic Village Center of Gluringen

Highlight • Historical Site

Typical Walser houses in Goms. The Valais people took the architectural style with them throughout the Alpine region.

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6.18 km

Historic village center of Ritzingen

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful houses and commercial buildings from the 17th century and later.
Interestingly, 14 of 19 Dielbaum inscriptions mention the name "Biderbost(en)" as the builder.

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6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.81 km

1.56 km

1.12 km

733 m

Surfaces