The Contemplative Route: Kühmatt Circular Hike

Winter hiking

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Tour data

2.41km

1,531 - 1,632m

Distance

95hm

Ascent

00:40h

Duration

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Brief description: Reflective winter hike to the renowned pilgrimage chapel of Kühmatt.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

Fitness

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Experience
Starting point: Blatten, Dorf
Route: Dorfkirche place of worship
0.0 km

Blatten (Lötschen) village
0.1 km

Kühmad locality
2.2 km

Kapelle Mariä Heimsuchung place of worship
2.4 km

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Description: Hike through the snow-clad wintery landscape from Blatten, the uppermost village in the Lötschental, along the wild Lonza River on the valley floor to the renowned pilgrimage site of Kühmatt. The baroque chapel of Mariä Heimsuchung (Visitation of Our Lady) in Kühmatt is the destination of regional pilgrimages. Kühmatt, situated at 1,633 metres above sea level, is one of the most impressive places of grace in the valley. The present chapel was constructed under Pastor Bartholomew Indergassen between 1646 and 1663. Enjoy a moment of tranquillity and reflection before continuing on your hike through the Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site towards the Fafleralp.
Directions: Blatten - Kühmatt
Highest point: 1,632 m
Endpoint: Kühmatt
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
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!
Tips: Order a free copy of the "Cross-country Ski Runs and Winter Hiking Routes" brochure from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office or online at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte
Directions: Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the villages of Ferden, Kippel and Wiler to Blatten.
Public transportation: The postbus runs from Gampel-Steg or Goppenstein to Blatten ("Blatten, Dorf" postbus stop).
Parking: You can park your car in the car park in Blatten (not free).