Four-Sources Trail: Stage 5 From Obergoms to the Source of the Rhône

Hike from source to source and spend the night right along the route: The Four Sources Trail in the Gotthard region lets you explore the area where four rivers originate in five daily stages. Experience the “Water Castle” and the European watershed on the Four Sources Trail. In the legendary Gotthard Massif, you’ll hike to the four sources of the Rhine, Reuss, Ticino, and Rhône, which flow in all four cardinal directions. The alpine hiking trail is divided into five daily stages.

The fifth and final stage of this multi-day hike leads from Obergoms to the source of the Rhône. The stage runs from Obergesteln via Oberwald, Gletsch, and Muttbach up to the Furka Pass and from there to a viewpoint overlooking the Rhône Glacier. We’ll view the source of the Rhône from a distance.

Important note: The hiking trail between Gletsch and Bärfel (toward Oberwald) is closed due to a rockfall and is expected to remain closed until August 21, 2026. As an alternative, you can take the PostBus or the Furka Mountain Steam Railway from Gletsch to Oberwald. Thank you for your understanding.