
Mittelbergweg
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Mittelbergweg
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Mittelbergweg
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Mittelberg route
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Bildsöckli Zr Sagu, Blatten
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Bilstöckli im Brand, Blatten
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Kapelle hl. Georg, Weissenried
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Kapelle Maria am Weg, Wiler
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Kapelle Herz Jesu
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Bildstöckli Bruder Klaus
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Barbara Kapelle, Ferden
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Barbara Kapelle, Ferden
Bild: Sandra Stockinger,Mittelbergweg (Ferden - Wiler)
Hiking: Blatten, Dorf
Contemplative hike along the slope from Ferden to Wiler.
The hike begins in the village of Ferden at the Barbara Chapel. The chapel of St. Barbara was built in 1675. It dates from the same period as the adjacent houses on the old village square in Ferden. In 1931, the chapel received a tabernacle, which created the obligation to celebrate mass once a week. With the construction of the parish church, the chapel lost its function. In 1976, the Barbara Chapel was renovated and today serves as a mortuary chapel.
We follow the old valley path and hike towards Kippel. At Treibgasse, we turn left and now follow the signpost Tärruweg. We reach Hockenstrasse and follow it. Shortly after Zubenbach, we see the small shrine of St. Brother Klaus. This shrine was created on the occasion of the canonization of St. Brother Klaus in 1947. Impressive is the cross that the youth club has erected. It is 13.5 m high and illuminated at night.
We continue along Hockenstrasse until the next curve. Here we follow the forest path and the signs at Mittelberg towards Wiler. Above the village, we come across the shrine "Undrä Baann", dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Protectively, it spreads its arms over the village. We follow the gently ascending path to the junction to Milibach. On the flat section, we reach the road leading to Lauchernalp. We follow Lauchernalpstrasse downhill to the right to Loibegga near the shrine Maria am Weg. From here the path follows Lauchernalpstrasse downhill to Wiler, through the village to the valley station of the cable car with the PostBus stop Wiler, Talstation.
Facts and downloads
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
Ferden - Kippel - Maria am Weg - Wiler
Tip from the author
Order a free copy of the "Walking and Pilgrimages" brochure from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office or online at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you to Ferden. PostBus stop "Ferden, Dorf".
Journey
From Goppenstein, drive into the Lötschental valley to Ferden, Dorf.
Parking
You can park your car at the parking lot by the PostBus stop "Ferden, Schulhaus" or in the parking garage (subject to charges).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Plan every hike 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 the weather development
- Follow the principle: when in doubt, turn back!
Additional information, tips & links
With the 1:25,000 hiking map, 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