Enjoy autumn in Lötschental until 02 November 2025: the Lauchernalp-Schwarzsee and Lauchernalp-Faldumalp-Jeizinen panoramic trails
and the Lötschenpass hut are open. 

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Blatten - Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Blatten - Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Rundwanderung Weissenried

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Blatten - Weissenried

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Weissenried

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Blatten - Weissenried

Winter Hiking: Weissenried

Tags: Scenic , Family-friendly , Cultural/historical interest , Cableway ascent/descent , Way cleared , Groomed snow , top , Linear route , Suitable for strollers
Distance: 2km-5km
Uphill: <300vm
Descent: <300vm
Level of difficulty: easy
Status: Close
Time: 1-3h

Romantic circular hike to the hamlet of Weissenried.

You start in Blatten at the old post office and first walk over the bridge up to the parish church of Blatten. Then follow the road to the right towards Hotel Edelweiss. After some time you will reach a fork in the road. Follow the path on the left to Weissenried. In the hamlet of Weissenried stands the chapel of St. George. A short visit to the chapel is worthwhile to admire the altarpiece of St. George the dragon slayer.

Facts and downloads

State
closed
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
183 hm
Descent
183 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
05.10.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Directions

Blatten - Weissenried

Technique
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1525 m
Highest point
1707 m
Best season
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Arrival

Public transport

From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you hourly to Blatten. PostBus stop "Blatten, Post".

Journey

From Goppenstein, you drive into the Lötschental, passing the villages of Ferden, Kippel, Wiler up to Blatten, at the old post office.

Parking

You can park your car in the parking lot at the old post office in Blatten (subject to fees).

Useful information

Safety instructions

  • Plan every winter hike carefully
  • Make sure you have 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!