- Brief description
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This panoramic hike in the Bellwald region takes you past seven mountain lakes and along a water channel with a breathtaking view of the Gommer Hörner.
- Difficulty
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medium
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Upper station of the Furggulti chairlift (2562 m)
- Route
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Richinen (2,080 m)0.0 kmFurggulti (2,558 m)8.2 km
- Best season
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- Description
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Several mountain lakes await you on this scenic hike in the Bellwald region, ideal for cooling off when summer temperatures rise. The walk is easy and takes about four hours, with plenty of opportunities to play with the water. From the top station of the Furggulti chairlift, follow the path to the Wirbulsee, Lengsee and Brusee, then on to the Mittelsee and Spilsee lakes. Continue along the Unnera stream, which leads to the Fleschensee, the final water point on your route. From here you can walk to Gasse or take the chairlift back to your starting point. Relax by an idyllic pond at the Bellwald Nature Park after your adventure.
- Directions
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From the top station of the Furggulti chairlift, follow the path to the Wirbulsee, Lengsee and Brusee, then on to the Mittelsee and Spilsee lakes. Continue along the Unnera stream, which leads to the Fleschensee, the last water point on your route. From here you can walk to Gasse or take the chairlift back to your starting point. Relax by an idyllic pond at the Bellwald Nature Park after your adventure.
Furggulti - Wirbulsee - Lengsee - Brusee - Honeggerhorn - Mittelsee - Spilsee - Mittelstation Richinen
- Highest point
- 2,739 m
- Endpoint
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Flesche (2068 m)
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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We recommend: good footwear clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket hat or cap sunscreen bottle for water picnic camera binoculars (optional) hiking poles (optional) printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
For certain walks:
SwimwearPreparing your hike https://www.valais.ch/en/activities/hiking/preparing-your-hike
- Safety instructions
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Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
For all hikes:
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.
Do not leave any waste in nature.
For mountain hikes:
Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
For high-altitude hikes:
Inform others of the route you plan to take. Whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels may rise rapidly without warning.
Preparing your hike https://www.valais.ch/en/activities/hiking/preparing-your-hike
- Tips
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EN: Free chairlift rides in summer in Bellwald with a guest card.
- Additional information
- Arrival
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Follow the A9 motorway to Brig and then go up to Fürgangen. At the roundabout, take the left turning for Bellwald.
- Public transportation
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Regular train connections from all over Switzerland to Brig. From there, take the regional train to Fürgangen (Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn), then cable car up to Bellwald. Find the full timetable on sbb.ch.
- Parking
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There is a large paid parking lot near the Bellwald ski lifts.
- Author
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The tour 7 lakes hiking Trail is used by outdooractive.com provided.
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Aletsch Arena
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Goms
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Bellwald
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