Valley route Ferden - Kippel
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Talwanderung Ferden - Kippel
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Talwanderung Ferden - Kippel
Bild: Lötschental Tourismus
Talwanderung Ferden - Kippel
Bild: Lötschental TourismusValley hike Ferden - Kippel
Winter Hiking: Kippel, nursing home
Tags:
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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Linear route
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Accessible by train and bus
Distance:
<2km
Uphill:
<300vm
Descent:
<300vm
Level of difficulty:
easy
Status:
Open
Time:
<0.5h
Enchanting valley hike from Ferden to Kippel.
Start your winter hike 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. Before the Golmbach Gallery, cross to the other side of the street. Walk leisurely to Kippel. In Kippel, the unofficial cultural capital of the Lötschental, a visit to the Lötschental Museum or the A. Nyfeler Gallery is recommended.
Facts and downloads
State
open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
1.5 km
Duration
0:27 h
Ascent
46 hm
Descent
43 hm
Last updated:
09.12.2025
The route
All information about this excursion
Directions
Ferden - Kippel
Arrival
Public transport
From Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus takes you hourly to Ferden. PostBus stop "Ferden, Dorf".
Journey
From Goppenstein, drive into the Lötschental to Ferden, Dorf.
Parking
You can park your car at the parking lot near the PostBus stop "Ferden, Schulhaus" or in the parking garage (paid).
Useful information
Safety instructions
- Plan every winter hike carefully
- Ensure 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 rule: turn back in case of doubt!
