Bietschhorn Trail
Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,Bietschhorn Trail
Mountainbiking: Wiler aerial cableway
The varied tour takes you from Lauchernalp üover magical Lötschentaler Alpen to Ferden.
The Lötschental is truly a magical valley, rich in exciting legends, unusual traditions and customs and a unique mountain-valley panorama. The Alpine Tour combines all these components.
The 550 metres or so of ascent from Wiler to Lauchernalp can be easily managed by cable car. Afterwards, the trail leads in a steady easy up and down üover the homely Alps.
After the start on Lauchernalp, you pass Hockenalp with a wooden chapel. Continue on to Kummenalp and Restialp, where inns invite you to linger. Even from a distance you can see the beautiful wooden chapel on the Faldumalp, which towers proudly in front of the Bietschhorn and above the Lönschental. Here you have a view of the entire Lötschental from the reservoir to the Lötschenl;cke: a photo break is particularly recommended here! The trail then descends into the valley to Ferden.
From Faldumalp, the tour can be extended via Jeizinen to Leukerbad.
Facts and downloads
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
Wiler - Lauchernalp- Hockenalp - Kummenalp - Restialp - Faldumalp - Ferden - Kippel - Wiler
Tip from the author
The wooden chapels on the Hockenalp and on the Faldumalp are unique photo subjects
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you to Wiler every hour. PostBus stop "Wiler, Talstation".
Journey
From Goppenstein, drive into the Lötschental, past the villages of Ferden, Kippel to Wiler, at the valley station of the cable car.
Parking
You can park your car in the car park or in the multi-storey car park at the valley station of the cable car (subject to charge).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Only use the marked paths and roads and follow the signposting.
- Take care of hikers, respect their need for peace and quiet and always give them the right of way.
- Take care of plants and animals. Be responsible for nature and the environment.
- Take into account the needs of agriculture. Close gates and do not drive across fields.
- We draw your attention to the fact that driving on these routes is at your own risk and that the landowners are not liable in the event of accidents.
Equipment
We recommend: Technically sound bike, helmet, gloves, clothing suitable for the weather, rain gear, drinks and snacks.
Additional information, tips & links
Order the brochure "Bike Karte Lötschental" free of charge from the Lötschental information office or at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte
