Goppenstein-Mittal-Steg valley path

Hiking: Steg VS, bakery

Tags: Flora , Insider tip , top , Cableway ascent/descent , Linear route , Accessible by train and bus , Cultural/historical interest , Refreshment stops available , Round trip
Level of difficulty: medium
Status: Open
Time: 1-3h
Distance: 5km-10km
Uphill: <300vm
Descent: 300-600vm

Historic valley trail from Goppenstein via Mittal down to Steg in the Rhone Valley.

From Goppenstein, the route runs close to the main road to Mittal. From Mittal, the trail follows the historic route into the Lötschental valley down to Chlösterli and reaches Steg through the upper village.

Facts and downloads

State
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.3 km
Duration
1:50 h
Descent
576 hm
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Author:
Mathias Fleischmann
Last updated:
27.07.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
640 m
Highest point
1216 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

By BLS or post bus to Goppenstein.
Return journey by post bus from the Steg VS bakery stop.

Journey

Via the N6 to Goppenstein.

Parking

There are parking spaces at Goppenstein station.