The season starts on Saturday, 13 December with all lifts in operation.
On Friday, 12 December, there will be additional evening runs at 6.25 p.m., 7.25 p.m., 8.25 p.m., 9.25 p.m. and 10.25 p.m.

Valley route Kippel - WilerValley route Kippel - Wiler

Valley route Kippel - Wiler

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Talwanderung Kippel - Blatten

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Talwanderung Kippel - BlattenTalwanderung Kippel - Blatten

Talwanderung Kippel - Blatten

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
Talwanderung Kippel - BlattenTalwanderung Kippel - Blatten

Talwanderung Kippel - Blatten

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
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Kippel

Bild: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus

Valley walk Kippel - Wiler

Winter Hiking: Wiler, village

Tags: Scenic , Refreshment stops available , Family-friendly , Cableway ascent/descent , Way cleared , Groomed snow , top , Linear route , Accessible by train and bus
Distance: 2km-5km
Uphill: <300vm
Descent: <300vm
Level of difficulty: easy
Status: Open
Time: 0.5h-1h
Winter valley hike through the magical valley.
Hike on this leisurely valley walk along the wild valley river "Lonza" and admire the typical Valais villages Kippel and Wiler opposite you.

Facts and downloads

State
open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
0:40 h
Ascent
74 hm
Descent
52 hm
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Author:
Tourist Information Lötschental
Last updated:
09.12.2025

The route

All information about this excursion

Directions

Kippel - Wiler

Technique
Condition
Experience
Landscape
Lowest point
1347 m
Highest point
1421 m
Best season
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Arrival

Public transport

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

Journey

From Goppenstein you drive into the Lötschental, past the village Ferden to Kippel, village.

Parking

You can park your car in the parking garage in Kippel (paid).

Useful information

Safety instructions

  • Plan every winter hike carefully
  • Make sure you have suitable and complete equipment
  • Never go alone on a route
  • Inform relatives, acquaintances, the hut warden or the hotel porter about your route. Report back when you arrive at the destination
  • Constantly observe the weather development
  • Follow the principle: when in doubt, turn back!