- Brief description
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Marvel at the Lötschental and experience a quite unique circular walk.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Kippel, Altersheim (“Nursing Home”)
- Route
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Kippel (1,376 m)0.0 kmDorfkeller0.1 kmSt. Martin0.2 kmOber Elsigen0.8 kmOber Elsigen8.4 kmKippel (1,376 m)9.2 kmSt. Martin9.2 kmDorfkeller9.3 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The Gattenalp is a forlorn peak on the "shady side" of the Lötschental above Kippel. Previously inhabited, but today abandoned, a cross and a few crumbling foundations are all that remain of its past. Few tourists hike through the forest "Chaschtlerwald" to the Gattenalp but they miss the view across to the opposite, more developed side of the valley. Start at the Kippel camping site. The first ascent to Biel covers an altitude difference of approx. 100 m where the circular route then starts. Hike up through the "Chaschtlerwald" forest and at the Gattunalp the descent drops down through the "Chipelwald" forest.
- Directions
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Kippel - Camping Kippel - Chiipelwald - Gattunalp - Chaschtlerwald - Camping Kippel - Kippel
- Highest point
- 1,927 m
- Endpoint
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Kippel, Altersheim (“Nursing Home”)
- Height profile
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- Safety instructions
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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! - Tips
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The 1:25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop
- Arrival
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Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the village of Ferden to Kippel.
- Public transportation
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The postbus runs from Gampel-Steg or Goppenstein to Kippel.
- Parking
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You can park your car in the Kippel car park (not free).
- Author
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The tour Gattunalp Circular Hike is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
1868
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Lötschental
1063
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Kippel
199