Lauchernalp-Kippel
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Hockenalp
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Kippel-Lauchernalp
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Kippel-Lauchernalp
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Lauchernalp
Lauchernalp-Kippel
Hiking: Kippel
From the Lauchernalp mountain station, hike below the panorama restaurant heading towards Hockenstrasse. Through numerous shortcuts, you quickly lose elevation. Above Kippel, you then pass the Riedhaltä bird sanctuary. In spring, native bird species can be observed especially well here. Soon after, you reach the first houses of the Lötschental cultural capital, Kippel. A walk through the old village and a visit to the Lötschental Museum are worthwhile here.
Facts and downloads
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
Lauchernalp-Kippel
Tip from the author
With the hiking map 1:25,000, you are perfectly equipped for an unforgettable hiking day in the Lötschental. Available at the Lötschental information office in Wiler or at www.loetschental.ch/webshop
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel-Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you to Wiler, cable car.
Journey
From Goppenstein, drive into the Lötschental to Wiler. From there, the Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car takes you to the start of the hike in 5 minutes.
Parking
You can park your car at the cable car station in Wiler (paid parking).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Plan each hike carefully!
- Make sure you have suitable and complete equipment!
- Never hike alone in the mountains!
- Inform relatives, friends, the hut warden, or the hotel porter about your route. Report back upon arrival at your destination!
- Constantly observe the weather development!
- Follow the principle "When in doubt, turn back"!
Additional information, tips & links
In the Riedhaltä bird sanctuary, there is a path where native bird species can be seen or heard very well. The preferred time for observation tours is between April and June. Ornithologically interested persons can purchase a small book about the native bird species for CHF 10.00 at the Lötschental information office in Wiler. Click here for the webshop.
