The Lötschental panorama trail between Lauchernalp and Fafleralp is open again.
The Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway operates daily until 02 November..

4 Lakes Route Lötschental4 Lakes Route Lötschental

4 Lakes Route Lötschental

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4 Lakes Route Lötschental4 Lakes Route Lötschental

4 Lakes Route Lötschental

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4 Lakes Route Lötschental4 Lakes Route Lötschental

4 Lakes Route Lötschental

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4 Seen Tour Lötschental

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4 Seen Tour Lötschental4 Seen Tour Lötschental

4 Seen Tour Lötschental

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4 Seen Tour Lötschental4 Seen Tour Lötschental

4 Seen Tour Lötschental

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4 Seen Tour Lötschental4 Seen Tour Lötschental

4 Seen Tour Lötschental

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Grundsee LötschentalGrundsee Lötschental

Grundsee Lötschental

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Grundsee Lötschental

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Guggisee LötschentalGuggisee Lötschental

Guggisee Lötschental

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Guggisee Lötschental

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Schwarzsee LötschentalSchwarzsee Lötschental

Schwarzsee Lötschental

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Faflersee Lötschental

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Schwarzsee Lötschental

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4 Lakes route Lötschental

Hiking: Blatten

Tags: Refreshment stops available , Geological highlights , Flora , Insider tip , Linear route , top , Cableway ascent/descent , Scenic , Accessible by train and bus
Level of difficulty: medium
Status: Close
Time: 3-6h
Distance: 10km-20km
Uphill: 300-600vm
Descent: 600-1000vm

All 4 lakes are nestled in rocky wild nature and quickly let you forget everyday stress.

The 4 Lakes route in the Lötschental combines all the beauties that make the magical valley so special. Wild nature as far as the eye can see.
Past grazing cows, sheep and goats, and if you are lucky, you might even spot some alpine animals such as chamois, ibex and marmots.
The path starts moderately towards Grundsee at 1850m, then rises slightly to Guggisee at 2000m. Over the Guggistafel the path leads back towards Fafleralp and Faflersee at 1800m, from there the route gently rises to Schwarzsee at 1860m.
Here you can take a dive into the clear cool water or just admire and relax by the shore of the lake watching the surrounding mountains, and then continue downhill via Eisten to Blatten.

Facts and downloads

State
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.3 km
Duration
4:20 h
Ascent
460 hm
Descent
700 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
18.10.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Directions

Starting point Fafleralp parking lot/post bus stop
Pass the glacier signboard on the right towards Grundsee
From Grundsee back, before the glacier signboard turn right onto the path and follow it towards Guggisee
From Guggisee via Guggistafel to Fafleralp / Faflersee
From Faflersee follow the path towards Schwarzsee
From Schwarzsee path down to Eisten/Blatten to the post bus stop in Blatten

Tip from the author

Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1526 m
Highest point
2117 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

By train to Goppenstein, from there by post bus to Fafleralp (post bus operates to Fafleralp 06/08–10/20/2019, before and after to Blatten, shuttle/call bus between Blatten and Fafleralp available, more information at www.loetschental.ch). Return from Blatten post bus stop.

Journey

By car to Fafleralp parking lot, or Blatten (paid parking at the post bus stop or at Hotel Edelweiss)

Parking

Large parking lot Fafleralp (paid)
2 smaller parking lots in Blatten (paid)

Useful information

Safety instructions

Attention: This route has no dedicated signposts!
Check the route guidance on our website or app and follow the signposts of the individual lakes :)
Plan your route carefully and bring suitable equipment.