Langlauf
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Langlauf
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Loipe Blatten - Fafleralp
Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,
Langlauf
Bild: Tourist Information Lötschental,
Loipe Blatten - Fafleralp
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Loipe Blatten - Fafleralp
Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Loipe Blatten - Fafleralp
Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Loipe Blatten - Fafleralp
Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental TourismusTrail Blatten - Fafleralp
Cross-country skiing: Blatten, Post
Beautiful trail from Blatten to the Fafleralp across the UNESCO World Heritage area.
The start is right next to the PostBus station "Blatten Dorf" and the large car park. First, the trail is relatively flat until Kuehmatt. Here you can visit the baroque chapel of Mariä Heimsuchung - it is the destination of regional pilgrimages and considered one of the most impressive places of grace in the valley. The current chapel was built under Prior Bartholomäus Indergassen, 1646 - 1663. Take your time to quietly linger at this place of faith and reflect deeply within your own heart.
After another relatively flat section, the route climbs in switchback curves up to the Fafleralp. Here in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, a loop continues further into the untouched nature. Returning to the Fafleralp, the same path leads back to Blatten.
WARNING: mixed traffic
Facts and downloads
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
The start is right next to the PostBus station "Blatten Post" and the large car park. First, the trail is relatively flat until Kuehmatt. Here you can visit the baroque chapel of Mariä Heimsuchung - it is the destination of regional pilgrimages and considered one of the most impressive places of grace in the valley. The current chapel was built under Prior Bartholomäus Indergassen, 1646 - 1663. Take your time to quietly linger at this place of faith and reflect deeply within your own heart.
After another relatively flat section, the route climbs in switchback curves up to the Fafleralp. Here in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, a loop continues further into the untouched nature. Returning to the Fafleralp, the same path leads back to Blatten.
WARNING: mixed traffic!
Tip from the author
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you hourly to Blatten. PostBus stop "Blatten, Post". Then proceed on foot to the entry point.
Journey
From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental, past the villages Ferden, Kippel, Wiler to Blatten, at the old post office. Then proceed on foot to the entry point.
Parking
You can park your car in the parking lot at the old post office in Blatten (charged).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Plan every cross-country skiing route carefully
- Pay attention to suitable and complete equipment
- Never go on a route alone
- Inform relatives, acquaintances, the hut warden or the hotel porter about your route. Report back upon arrival at the destination
- Constantly observe weather developments
- Observe the principle: when in doubt, turn back!
Equipment
Cross-country ski rental:
- Cecil's Trail Hut, Tel. +41 (0)79 425 69 68, www.langlaufzentrum-loetschental.ch
Additional information, tips & links
Cross-country skiing pass prices
- Season pass Lötschental CHF 60.00
- Regional pass (Kandersteg - Lötschental) CHF 80.00
- Swiss cross-country ski pass CHF 160.00
- Day pass CHF 10.00
- Week pass CHF 50.00
The cross-country ski pass is available at the Lötschental information point, in hotels, restaurants, and at Cecil's Trail Hut.