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Lötschberg north ramp
Hike along the historic Lötschberg mountain route and discover the railway world of the Kandertal up close. Viaducts, spiral tunnels and fascinating insights into the history of the line accompany you along the Lötschberg north ramp.
Following the tracks of the Lötschberg mountain route
The trail runs partly alongside the railway tracks, but also climbs high above the line, offering impressive views of viaducts, spiral tunnels and the Kandertal. 34 information boards in four languages provide interesting facts about the construction of the railway and the history of the region. Redesigned information elements, benches and barbecue areas complement this classic hike in the upper Kandertal.
Travel comfortably by train to Kandersteg.
The Lötschberg North Ramp leads via the Kandersteg train station to the church in Kandergrund and continues on to Frutigen.
Kandersteg
The village of Kandersteg lies at 1200 m and offers a fantastic view of the Blümlisalp massif. With its large number of attractive mountain, hiking and walking trails, Kandersteg is a paradise for nature lovers and walking enthusiasts. The first panel on the railway hiking trail awaits you at Eggenschwand at the northern portal of the Lötschberg Tunnel.
Blausee lake
The small, deep-blue Blausee lake is a magical place, situated in the midst of a nature park in the Bernese Oberland. Thanks to its special colour, it is one of the most popular and best-known lakes in Switzerland.
Frutigen
At the destination in Frutigen, you can see, among other things, the portal of the Lötschberg Base Tunnel. If you have a little extra time, you can round off your hike with a visit to the new exhibition at the Info Centre "Lötschberg Base Tunnel Expansion".
Key data
The walking time for the entire route (19 km) is approx. 5 hours 15 minutes. If you want to shorten the walk, take the bus from Kandersteg to "Mitholz" and from there take the most varied core section to Kandergrund.
Other shorter variants are possible. The walking trail meets three bus stops ("Mitholz, Balmhorn", "Blausee" and "Kandergrund, Altels") and can thus be shortened.
| Start | Eggenschwand |
| Finish | Frutigen train station |
| Distance | 19 km |
| Duration | approx. 5 hours 15 minutes |
| Difficulty level | medium |
The Lötschberg Railway Trail is accessible from April to November.
Subject to change without prior notice
The Lötschberger railway walking trail can be used free of charge.
- Gasthof Altels Kandergrund
- Kiosk Frutigen railway station
- Restaurant Balmhorn Blausee–Mitholz
- Restaurant Blausee Blausee
