Bietschhorn route
Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,Bietschhorn Trail
Mountainbiking: Cable car Wiler
The varied route takes you from Lauchernalp over magical Lötschental Alps to Ferden.
The Lötschental is truly a magical valley, rich in exciting legends, extraordinary traditions and customs, and a unique mountain-valley panorama. The alpine route combines all these components.
The approximately 550 meters of elevation from Wiler to Lauchernalp can be easily overcome by cable car. Afterwards, the path leads in a constant gentle up and down over the cozy alpine pastures.
After starting at Lauchernalp, you pass Hockenalp with a wooden chapel. Then it continues to Kummenalp and Restialp, where guest rooms invite you to linger. From afar, you can already see the beautiful wooden chapel on Faldumalp, which proudly stands in front of the Bietschhorn and above the Lötschental. Here you overlook the entire Lötschental from the reservoir to the Lötschenlücke: stopping for a photo break here is especially recommended! Then it goes down into the valley to Ferden.
From Faldumalp, the route 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 Hockenalp and Faldumalp are unique photo subjects
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you hourly to Wiler. PostBus stop "Wiler, valley station".
Journey
From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental, past the villages Ferden, Kippel to Wiler, at the valley station of the cable car.
Parking
You can park your car in the parking lot or parking garage at the valley station of the cable car (paid).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Use only the marked paths and roads and follow the signs.
- Be considerate of hikers, respect their need for peace and always give them the right of way.
- Take care of plants and animals. Feel co-responsible for nature and the environment.
- Be considerate of the needs of agriculture. Close gates and do not drive across fields.
- We remind you that riding on these routes is at your own risk and the landowners accept no liability in case of accidents.
Equipment
We recommend: technically flawless bicycle, helmet, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing, rain protection, drinks and snacks.
Additional information, tips & links
Order the brochure "Bike Map Lötschental" free of charge at the Lötschental information center or at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte