Thermal Springs Trail

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2.18km

1,347 - 1,452m

Distance

36hm

82hm

Ascent

01:00h

Duration

Leukerbad

Brief description: On the trail of the source of happiness: learn all about the thermal water on the approximately 2.5 km long trail that starts at the village square in Leukerbad.
Difficulty: easy
Rating: Technique

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Starting point: Leukerbad, main village square
Route: Loèche-lès-Bains (1,402 m)village
1.6 km
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Description: From spring to autumn, walkers learn interesting facts about the springs of Leukerbad. Nine illustrated panels explain the geology, history and medical and economic aspects of the thermal water to visitors.
Highest point: 1,452 m
Endpoint: Leukerbad, main village square
Height profile: © outdooractive.com
Equipment: Day hiking bag (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, sturdy and comfortable footwear, multi-layered clothing suitable for the weather and hard-wearing, telescopic poles, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, maps.
Safety instructions: Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on "Print" icon, top right of this page.
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.

Close gates after passing through.

Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
Tips: Take a detour to the thermal canyon walk.
Additional information: The tourist office in Leukerbad has got brochures and information material about hiking in the region and will give you detailled information about this hike.
Thermal Spring Guild of Leukerbad
Directions: From Basel and Zurich: A1 motorway to Bern; A6 to Spiez; direction Kandersteg; Kandersteg - Goppenstein car transport; direction Gampel; Leuk - Leukerbad.
From Geneva: Motorway A1 to Lausanne; direction Sion/Sierre; Leuk - Leukerbad.

From Milan: Motorway A8/A26 direction Simplon; car transport Iselle-Brig; direction Leuk - Leukerbad.
Public transportation: Leuk can be reached by train (SBB), then by bus (LLB - Leuk Leukerbad Bus Reisen) to the starting point in Leukerbad.
Parking: Various parking options in the village of Leukerbad. Follow the local parking guidance system.
Car parks in Leukerbad: Sportarena parking, Rathaus parking, Torrent parking, Leukerbad Therme parking, Alpentherme parking.