- Brief description
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Challenging but rewarding hike from Goppenstein via Faldumalp to the Niwen lookout peak.
- Difficulty
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difficult
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Goppenstein, railway station
- Route
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Felsheim0.0 kmGoppenstein (1,217 m)0.1 kmGoppenstein (1,216 m)0.2 kmFaldumalp (2,035 m)3.1 kmNiwen (2,769 m)6.8 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From Goppentein train station you start the mainly steep ascent to Faldumalp. Arrived at the Faldumalp you can visit the beautiful chapel "Maria zum Schnee". In addition, you have a magnificent view of the entire Lötschental from here. The mountain path continues steeply uphill and then over a long ridge to the Niwen at 2,769 m.a.s.l. From here you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the Lötschental, the Rhone valley and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais.
- Directions
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Goppenstein-Faldumalp-Niwen
- Highest point
- 2,761 m
- Endpoint
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Niwen
- Height profile
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© outdooractive.com - 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
- Directions
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Drive to Goppenstein railway station.
- Public transportation
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Goppenstein railways station can be quickly and conveniently reached by rail and bus.
- Parking
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You can park your car in the car park at Goppenstein railway (not free).
- Author
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The tour Goppenstein - Faldumalp - Niwen is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Oberwallis
1873
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Lötschental
1066
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Ferden
199
