It is said that they once lived everywhere in Oberwallis, mainly in caves in the rocks. They were brisk - those dwarfs - they had beards and were wild and hard-working. Often times they would go into the villages and help the humans with their work. The name "Gogwärgini" derives from "güet wärchu" (well working). At some point they disappeared from Oberwallis. But the stories about the "Gogwärgini" have remained up to this day. Eggishorn Tourism has chosen ten of those stories for the theme route.

The Gogwärgiweg (Dwarf Trail) was opened on 1 August 2001. On the historical Herrenweg you will find ten of this little places. Aesthetic, hand-carved wood dwarf and a lot of interesting stories invite the visitor to stay. The Gogwärig path starts on the Fiescheralp along grassland. Then you walk during 1 1/2 hours through a forest until Fiesch. 

Duration
This trail section takes around 3 to 4 hours and is a welcome change for both families and experienced hikers. The trail can be reached from Fiesch and Fiescheralp.

This is a even trail (walkable by a baby carriage). Here you can read also 10 stories about this little dwarfs which wrote the students of the primary school Fiesch-Fieschertal-Lax. The corresponding paintings were drawn by Flavio del Fante.

Duration
This trail section takes about 2 hours. The trail is suitable for prams and pushchairs and runs from Lax through Fiesch and further on to the attractive children's playground in Fieschertal. The kids can have fun discovering nature and are captivated by the fascinating stories which accompany the dwarves on their way.

Timetables
The timetables for the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Postbus Switzerland Ltd can be obtained from tourist offices, post offices, railway stations or  the Internet: Timetables

Car Parking
Parking spaces can be found in all three localities of Fiesch, Fieschertal and Lax.

Children's playgrounds
There are also a number of playgrounds for the children to enjoy. Further information on the playgrounds is available at the Tourist Office.

Catering
Scenic rest areas invite you to take a break on the way. A picnic for all the family is just the thing on a hot summer's day. There are restaurants and shops in Fiesch, Fieschertal and Lax. Why not try the delicious Gogwärgi Cake, a speciality of the Imwinkelried Bakery in Fiesch.

Barbecue Areas
In Fieschertal, at the end of the Dwarf Trail, there is an attractive barbecue area near the children's playground. There is also a barbecue area in Lax, not far from the trail.

Public toilets
Public toilets can be found in Fiesch at the railway station and the top and bottom stations of the Fiesch-Eggishorn Aerial Cableway, and in Fieschertal next to the playground.

Map Dwarf Trail