- Brief description
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A romantic hike from the Lauchernalp to Blatten.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Bergstation Lauchernalp
- Route
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Zudili0.2 kmNetzbord2.1 kmWeissenried3.4 kmEisten5.2 kmBlatten (Lötschen)5.6 kmDorfkirche5.7 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From the Lauchernalp, start your hike along the road that leads to Fischbiel. The descent towards Weissenried starts just after the holiday village of Fischbiel. The Chapel of St. George is situated in the sleepy little hamlet of Weissenried and the tranquillity and remoteness of this place invites visitors to linger a while and relax. From Weissenried, continue on to Blatten. The "Im Brand" Shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua is situated halfway along this section. In Blatten you will find timber houses clad with stone slabs, typical Valais granaries and pure, unspoilt nature with a wide range of flora and fauna. Make a brief detour into the old village of Blatten with its village oven and mill complex.
- Directions
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Lauchernalp - Fischbiel - Weissenried - Blatten
- Highest point
- 1,960 m
- Endpoint
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Blatten, Dorf
- 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 villages of Ferden and Kippel as far as Wiler to the valley cable car station. Take the cable car up to the Lauchernalp.
- Public transportation
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The postbus runs from Gampel-Steg or Goppenstein to Wiler ("Wiler, Seilbahn" postbus stop). Take the cable car up to the Lauchernalp.
- Parking
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Parking spaces (fee) at the valley station of the Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car.
- Author
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The tour Lauchernalp - Blatten is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
1868
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Lötschental
1063
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Wiler
185