With its unique mountain and valley views and the loveliest upper valley in the whole of the Alps, the Lötschental is one of the most beautiful hiking areas in the Valais. With 200 km of marked hiking trails, the Lötschental is a paradise for hiking enthusiasts. The refreshing and energising mountain air in the Lötschental makes hiking an experience for both body and soul. And if rest and relaxation is what you are after, then you will find many quiet places to rest and reflect.
Our hiking trails in the Lötschental (1 - 20):
1 Fafleralp - Faldumalp Alpine trail
Time approx. 4hrs 50min
The Lötschental Alpine trail is one the longest and best-known Alpine trails in the Valais. Situated almost entirely between 1,900 and 2,100 met...
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2 Lauchernalp - Fafleralp Legend Trail
Time approx. 2hrs 40 min
The Lötschental Legend Trail is ideal for families and takes hikers and walkers from the Lauchernalp mountain station up to the Fafleralp. T...
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3 Faldumalp - Jeizinen Extension
Time extra 2hrs 45min
From Jeizinen (on the edge of the Rhone Valley) hikers can take the cable car to Gampel and from there catch the Post Bus back to the Lötschen...
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4 Fafleralp - Gletschertor (Glacier Snout)
Time approx. 2hrs 50min
A magnificent circular trail up to the snout of the glacier. Please follow the signposts on this route.
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5 Theme Trail and Nature Path
Time approx. 3hrs 55min
Landscapes do not stay the same forever - they are created and change over the course of time with the effects of Mother Nature and Man. Along a t...
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6 Peter Tscherrig Anenhütte Circular Route 2,358 m above sea level
Time Total time 3hrs 40min, (Fafleralp-Anenhütte 1.5 to 2hrs)
At the start, follow Route 4 to the bridge approx. 1 km short of the snout of the glacier where you cross ...
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7 Valley Trail (mostly along the River Lonza)
Time approx. 3hrs 5min
This route takes hikers along the shady side of the valley. From here there is a wonderful view across to the villages in all of their glory and ma...
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8 Wiler – Ried Path
Time approx. 1hr
Hikers can walk along the bank of the Lonza from Wiler to Ried (Route 7) or can also climb gently up on the sunny side of the valley.
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9 Oberferden (Valais Swiss German - Obers Färda)
Time approx. 2hrs 35min
This trail from Ferden to Obers Färda climbs 1,028 metres. Take time to enjoy the small lake in Ober Ferden at a height of 2,403 m above sea ...
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10 Im Telli (Im Tellin)
Time approx. 1hr 50min
There are several routes to this destination, either via Weissenried or Eisten. Please refer to our 1:40,000 scale hiking map for a more detailed d...
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11 Äusseres Faflertal (Outer Fafler Valley)
Time approx. 2hr 35min
Refuel at the Hotel Fafleralp or the Snack Bar Fafleralp so that you can overcome the 784 metre climb as there are no other cafés or restaur...
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12 Inneres Faflertal (Inner Fafler Valley)
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This route is a skiing route and we would recommend that hikers contact a Mountain Guide.
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13 Niwen 2,769 m above sea level
Time approx. 2hrs 20min
A magnificent viewpoint over the Rhone Valley.
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The ascent to the Niwen and the Einigs Alichji, starts at the ...
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14 Krindellücke (Chrindellicka) 2,220 m above sea level
Time approx.1hr 25min
Leave cars in Fafleralp. Delight in the beauty of the Faflersee Lake and then head off on the short walk up to the Chrindeli.
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15 Hockenkreuz (Hockuchriz) 2,593 m above sea level
Time approx. 3hrs 40min
A wonderful opportunity for a circular walk from Kummenalp or Lauchernalp.
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Start your walk at Lauchernalp, from where it tak...
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16 Circular walk Gattenalp 1,927 m above sea level
Time approx. 3hrs 05min
Marvel at the Lötschental and experience a quite unique circular walk.
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Start at Kippel campsite. The first ascent to...
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17 Bietschhornhütte (Bietschhorn Hut) 2,565 m above sea level
From Blatten, Ried and Wiler 3hrs 05min to 3hrs 35min
Outstanding views over the Lötschental and Hockenhorn ridge as far as the Balmhorn and Altels.
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18 Lötschenpasshütte (Lötschen Pass Hut) 2,690 m above sea level
From Lauchernalp: time approx. 2hrs 50min
From Kummenalp: time approx. 2hrs 15min
The mountain hut serves food and drink throughout the summer and has dormitory...
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19 Lötschenpass 2,690 m above sea level - Selden
Time approx. 5hrs
Stay overnight in a comfortable dormitory and enjoy the unforgettable romance of sleeping in a mountain hut. Fortify yourself with a traditional Swiss s...
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20 Restipass 2,630 m above sea level
Lauchernalp – Rinderhütte (Rinder Hut): time approx. 4hrs 35min
Ferden - Rinderhütte: time approx. 5hrs 35min
Rinderhütte - Leukerbad, on foot extra 2hr...
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