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Village cross-country ski trail Blatten

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Blatten village cross-country ski trail

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Blatten village cross-country ski trailBlatten village cross-country ski trail

Blatten village cross-country ski trail

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Blatten village cross-country ski trailBlatten village cross-country ski trail

Blatten village cross-country ski trail

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Blatten village cross-country ski trailBlatten village cross-country ski trail

Blatten village cross-country ski trail

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus

Dorfloipe Blatten

Cross-country skiing: Blatten, Dorf

Tags: Round trip , Scenic , Refreshment stops available , top , Accessible by train and bus
Level of difficulty: medium
Status: Close
Time: 0.5h-1h
Distance: 2km-5km
Uphill: <50vm
Descent: <50vm

Relatively flat cross-country ski trail around Blatten (Lötschen)

Just above the Blatten (Lötschen) post bus stop, village and above the large parking lot, the route initially leads over a large area. Here you can warm up by doing a few rounds. You then cross the Lonza and, over a slight incline, head towards Fafleralp. After crossing the bridge at Eisten, you have the option to return to the starting point either via the valley trail or through a small woods. If you choose the valley trail, you can take a small additional loop. This loop leads you to a small ascent. From here, you have a beautiful view of Blatten. Afterwards, you return between barns to the starting point.

Facts and downloads

State
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.9 km
Duration
0:45 h
Ascent
49 hm
Descent
49 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
04.10.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Directions

Just above the Blatten (Lötschen) Dorf post bus stop and the large parking lot, the route initially leads over a large area. Here you can warm up by doing a few rounds. You then cross the Lonza and, over a slight incline, head towards Fafleralp. After crossing the bridge at Eisten, you have the option to return to the starting point either via the valley trail or through a small woods. If you choose the valley trail, you can take a small additional loop. This loop leads you to a small ascent. From here, you have a beautiful view of Blatten. Afterwards, you return between barns to the starting point.

Technique
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1529 m
Highest point
1575 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostAuto takes you to Blatten. Post bus stop "Blatten, Dorf." Then it is a few meters on foot to the entry point.

Journey

From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental, past the villages Ferden, Kippel, Wiler to Blatten. Then it is a short walk to the entry point.

Parking

You can park your car at the Blatten parking lot (paid).

Useful information

Safety instructions

  • Plan each cross-country skiing route carefully
  • Ensure you have suitable and complete equipment
  • Never go on a route alone
  • Inform relatives, acquaintances, hut wardens, or hotel porters about your route. Report back when you arrive at your destination
  • Constantly observe the weather development
  • Follow the principle: turn back in case of doubt!

Equipment

Cross-country ski rental: