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Gommer forest trail Reckingen to Niederwald

Moderate

4.3

(4)

32

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Gommer forest trail Reckingen to Niederwald

03:07

10.2km

340m

Hiking

The Gommer Waldweg (Gommer Forest Trail) leads you from Reckingen to Niederwald along the quiet and shady southern slope of Goms. A varied elevation profile and wonderful views of the hamlets below make this hike a relaxing day trip.

Right from the start, a special sight awaits you in Reckingen:…

Last updated: September 3, 2025

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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255 m

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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2.94 km

Gommer Waldweg

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Great path right through a wonderful and very old forest.

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6.98 km

Granary in the hamlet of Bodmen

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Small hamlet just outside Blitzingen - worth visiting for its chapel and fascinating ancient wooden chalets and storehouses.

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10.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.53 km

3.14 km

1.19 km

301 m

Surfaces

6.81 km

1.62 km

998 m

384 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (1,230 m)

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Friday 9 October

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4°C

59 %

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Comments

August 21, 2025

The Gommer Waldweg (Gommer Forest Trail) leads you from Reckingen to Niederwald along the quiet and shady southern slope of Goms. A varied elevation profile and wonderful views of the hamlets below make this hike a relaxing day trip.



Right from the start, a special sight awaits you in Reckingen: the covered

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