Ferden - Eistli
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Eistli
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Winter Hiking: Ferden, Dorf
Tags:
Round trip
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Refreshment stops available
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Family-friendly
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Cultural/historical interest
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Cableway ascent/descent
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Way cleared
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Groomed snow
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top
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Accessible by train and bus
Distance:
5km-10km
Uphill:
300-600vm
Descent:
300-600vm
Level of difficulty:
medium
Status:
Open
Time:
1-3h
Peaceful circular route to Eistli.
Begin your winter walk in Ferden, the first village in the Lötschental. The path leads you through the old village of Ferden, where you can admire buildings from the 14th/15th century. Follow the Kummenstrasse up to the small hamlet of Eistli. Enjoy the peace and the dreamlike view of the wintry Lötschental before returning the same way back to Ferden.
State
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.9 km
Duration
2:15 h
Ascent
390 hm
Descent
390 hm
Last updated:
21.02.2026
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
Ferden - Eistli - Ferden
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein the PostBus takes you hourly to Ferden. PostBus stop "Ferden, Dorf".
Journey
From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental to Ferden, Dorf.
Parking
You can park your car at the parking lot by the PostBus stop "Ferden, Schulhaus" or in the parking garage (paid).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Plan every winter walk 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!
