Over the Raspille

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Logo Over the Raspille
Tour data
10.67km
702 - 1,134m
Distance
201hm
640hm
Ascent
03:15h
 
Duration
Brief description

Discover the diversity of the Valais in the tiniest of areas on a hike that crosses the Raspille river and the German-French language border.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Inden

Route
Inden
Rustico
0.0 km
La Poprija
8.4 km
Eglise de Miège
10.6 km
Miesen (702 m)
10.6 km
Le Relais Miègois
10.7 km


Best season
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Description

This hike starts in the Valais village of Inden, which can be reached by bus or on foot from Leuk or Leukerbad. As far back as the late Middle Ages, the Romans used this route to reach the thermal springs in Leukerbad, the most productive in the Alps. The hike starts at the former train station and follows the Dala-Raspille cultural trail and the route of the former Leuk-Leukerbad railroad (1915-1967). The trail continues up past a mountain flank, which Johann Wolfgang von Goethe described in 1779 as "not a dangerous trail, but one that looks very frightening". Despite being exposed in places, the path is wide, technically easy and partly secured with wire ropes. You will be rewarded with a sweeping view of the wild Dala valley and the opposite side. Cross the German-French language border, the Raspille river, and follow the trail down to the village of Miège, where the bus will take you back to Sierre.

Directions

The hike leads slightly downhill from the former train station in Inden along the cultural hiking trail and the route of the former Leuk-Leukerbad railroad. From here, the trail climbs steeply, directly along the vertical mountain flank. Once at the edge of the "Schattuflüe" gorge, the trail continues through the Varner forest and along a forest path to the hamlet of Taschunieru. You will arrive at the entrance to the Varner Suone (Grossi Wasserleitu) after a short climb. The trail follows a straight stretch of the Suone, before crossing the Varneralp rock fall. After crossing the Raspille River and the French-German language border at La Proprija, the trail descends to Miège. Continue walking to Sierre train station or take the bus.

Highest point
1,134 m
Endpoint

Miège

Height profile
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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

Discover the historic lime kiln in Inden for a glimpse of the late Middle Ages.

Additional information

The tourist office in Leuk and in Leukerbad has got brochures and information material about hiking in the region and will give you detailled information about this hike.


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 Inden.

Parking

Various parking options in the village of Inden. Follow the local parking guidance system.


Author
The tour Over the Raspille is used by outdooractive.com provided.

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General info

Refreshment stop
Healthy climate
Cultural/Historical
Insider tip
Flora
Fauna
A lot of view
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