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Blatten - Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Blatten - Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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Rundwanderung Weissenried

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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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The Romantic Route: Blatten – Weissenried

Winter Hiking: Blatten, Post

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: Open
Time: 1-3h
A romantic circular hike to the hamlet of Weissenried.
Start in Blatten at the old post office and head across the bridge up to the Blatten parish church. Then follow the road to the right towards the Hotel Edelweiss. After some time you will come to a fork in the road where you take the left fork towards Weissenried. The St. George Chapel, which is worth visiting to marvel at the altarpiece depicting St. George the dragon-slayer, stands in the hamlet of Weissenried.

Facts and downloads

State
open
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:
09.09.2024

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

The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Blatten ("Blatten, Post" postbus stop).

Journey

Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the villages of Ferden, Kippel and Wiler to Blatten as far as the old post office.

Parking

You can park your car in the car park next to the old post office in Blatten (not free).

Useful information

Safety instructions

  • Plan your tour carefully
  • Ensure that you have a full set of appropriate equipment
  • Never embark on a tour alone
  • Inform friends, relatives, the mountain hut supervisor or the hotel porter of your proposed tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination.
  • Keep a constant eye on weather developments
  • Adhere to the principle: if in doubt, turn back!