Latest news
From infrastructural measures such as traffic and road closures, to communal events and cultural projects, there is plenty of news that shapes life in the valley. These reports offer an insight into the efforts of the municipalities and organizations to preserve traditions and at the same time meet the needs of residents and visitors. Here are the most important current reports from the Lötschental.
- L'administration communale de Blatten informe : dès à présent, toutes les routes et tous les chemins de randonnée sont fermés à partir de Wiler en direction de Blatten/Fafleralp jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Le car postal circule jusqu'à Wiler Talstation.
- Le terminus du car postal est à Wiler Talstation.
- Le camping Lötschental à Kippel reste fermé jusqu'à nouvel ordre.
New: Hiking bus to Faldumalp and Kummenalp
From 05 July 2025, the new hiking bus will run daily and take you comfortably from Wiler to Faldumalp and Kummenalp.
Current information on the hiking trails
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The Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway runs daily according to the summer timetable.
The Lauchernalp-Stafel chairlift runs on Saturday/Sunday according to the timetable.
The Postbus runs to Wiler, Dorf according to the timetable.
The hiking bus to Faldumalp and Kummenalp runs according to the timetable.
Camping ban Wiler
The municipality of Wiler informs you that camping in the parking lots of the municipality of Wiler is prohibited.
Please take note of this.
Road opening Ferden - Alps Faldum, Resti and Kummen
The municipality of Ferden announces that all forest roads to the Faldum, Resti and Kummen Alps will be open from 09:00 on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Driving permits can be obtained from the Ferden municipal office.
Road opening Kippel - Hockenalp
The municipality of Kippel informs about the opening of the alpine road Kippel-Hockenalp. A permit is required to use the road. This can be obtained as usual via the QR code on Hockenstrasse, at the pay machine in the Kippel parking garage or from the municipal office.
Road opening Wiler - Lauchernalp
The Wiler - Lauchernalp to Stafel road will be open to all traffic from May 1, 2025. A driving permit is required to use the road. You can purchase this via the Parkingpay app.
Open restaurants
In the magical valley, the restaurants play a decisive role in the culinary landscape of our region.