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Lauchernalp Alpine Adventure Trail

On the Adventure Trail, young and old explorers alike can playfully experience with all their senses what life is like here.

At 14 stations, little visitors can learn all about life and work on the Alpine meadow. Slide peep shows are used to explain about plants, there is a wooden cow to be milked, traditional scything to be practised, and visitors can even compose their own song on cow bells. The play-based stations are designed to instil an awareness of the Lötschental’s treasures in children and familiarise them with the importance of this cultural landscape.

With children, the trail takes around 1.5 hours to complete, with an actual walking time of around 45 minutes.

By public transportation, you can reach Lauchernalp from Bern in just 110 minutes. From Bern, the RegioExpress takes you directly to Goppenstein. From there, the post bus will take you to "Wiler, Talstation".

Route description

The circular trail starts at the mountain station of the Lauchernalp cable car. From the mountain station, follow the signposted trail through the alpine landscape of Lauchernalp. The stations are well marked and easy to find. The trail is also suitable for younger children. At each station, there are raised platforms to stand on.

Walking route	Lauchernalp–Hockenalp–Staffel–Lauchernalp
Distance	2.1 km
Walking time	1.5 hours, pure walking time 45 minutes
Elevation difference	+ 138 m / - 138 m
Difficulty level	easy
Refreshment options	rest area with barbecue facilities between Lauchernalp and Hockenalp
Sights along the way	views across the entire Lötschental valley, the Lötschenlücke pass, and the imposing Bietschhorn mountain

Hiking map and elevation profile

Availability Available on 30.05.2026

Alpine Adventure Trail

Daily from 30 May to 11 November 2026

Operating hours cable car Wiler–Lauchernalp

30 May to 5 June 2026 08.25–16.25 hours
6 June to 10 July 2026 08.25–18.25 hours
11 July to 16 August 2026 08.25–20.25 hours
17 August to 8 November 2026 08.25–18.25 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

Cable car rates

CHF 20.00 Adults, one-way
CHF 30.00 Adults, return
CHF 10.00 Concession*, one-way
CHF 15.00 Concession*, return

*GA travelcard, Half-Fare travelcard, children aged 6 to 15.99, Junior travelcard and Children’s Co-travelcard are valid

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.

How to get there

Travel comfortably by train to Goppenstein. From Goppenstein station the post bus (direction Blatten/Fafleralp) takes you to "Wiler (Lötschen), Talstation" in about 10 minutes. From there, take the cable car up to Lauchernalp.

Timetable & tickets Wiler (Lötschen), Talstation

Catering

There is a barbecue area on the Alpine Adventure Trail between Lauchernalp and Hockenalp, right next to a small biotope. A grill, firewood, and water are provided.

The Panorama restaurant Lauchernalp is located at the Lauchernalp mountain station (the starting and ending point of the loop hike).