Hiking & nature

Lötschental mountain path

Discover one of the most famous hiking routes in the Valais

The 20 km long hike leads from Fafleralp to Lauchernalp to Jeizinen and is considered one of the most beautiful panoramic routes in the Valais. It runs through fragrant forests and over richly blossoming Alpine meadows. High above the walking trail, the glacier-covered Petersgrat stands in contrast to the verdant green of the forests and meadows, accompanied by the nearly 4,000-metre-tall mountain giant, the Bietschhorn.

The first section of the trail from Fafleralp to Lauchernalp leads along the Legend Trail and shows you the mystical side of the Lötschental. Thanks to a tricky quiz, your children will also enjoy setting out on the trail. If they succeed in solving the riddles, a small gift awaits them at the Fafleralp kiosk.

The RegioExpress takes you from Bern or Brig to Goppenstein without changing trains. From there, the post bus will take you directly to the starting point of the hike.

Directions

Lötschental mountain path

The hike starts at Fafleralp. You can reach it comfortably by post bus from Goppenstein. The hike follows the Lötschental Legend Trail up to Lauchernalp. This route is also ideal for families, because along the way you will find a tricky legend quiz about the myths and fairytales of the Lötschental. The trail continues via Hockenalp and Restialp to Goppenstein station. From there the RegioExpress Lötschberger will take you comfortably to Bern or Brig without changing trains.

You will need enough time and a good level of fitness for the whole route. The hike takes about seven hours. However, the hike can be shortened at various places. For example, you can start the return journey from Lauchernalp by cable car to Wilder (Lötschen), valley station, and from there by post bus to Goppenstein (partial variant 1, see our savings tip).

An extension via the oberi or underi Meiggu to Jeizinen is also possible.

Walking route Fafleralp–Lauchernalp–Goppenstein
Distance 20.1 km
Walking time approx. 7 hours
Elevation difference +710 m / -1260 m
Difficulty level medium
Catering options Gasthaus Kummenalp
Panorama restaurant Lauchernalp
Berghaus Lauchernalp
Alpenhotel zur Wildi
Restaurant Bärgsunna
Restaurant Tellialp
Various picnic areas
Partial variant 1 Fafleralp–Lauchernalp (2 hours, 45 minutes)
Partial variant 2 Lauchernalp–Faldumalp–Goppenstein (4 hours) 

Availability Available on 10.06.2023

Operating hours Postbus Goppenstein-Fafleralp

Daily from 10 June to 29 October 2023, hourly between 07.03 and 18.03 hours

Operating hours Cable car Lauchernalp-Wiler

Daily from 10 June to 29 October 2023, between 08.25 and 18.25 hours

Timetable

Special offer

If you only want to hike part 1 of the trail, you can benefit from the following price reduction if you buy the return journey by public transport at the same time:

  • 10% reduction on a single cable car journey Lauchernalp-Wiler or vice versa
The savings offer is available at BLS Travel Centres and at any railway counter in Switzerland.

How to get there

Travel comfortably by train to Goppenstein. From Goppenstein station the post bus (direction Blatten/Fafleralp) takes you to within 30 minutes to the Fafleralp. 

1 review 4 of 5 stars

Rate
Additional ratings

Location

Tickets & Timetable
Similar offers
Special offers
Kinder lesen eine Sage
Lötschental Legend Trail
Benefit
Hiking & nature
Der Wanderweg durch die Felswand ist nur etwas für schwindelfreie Personen.
Hiking at Lake Oeschinen
Experience
Hiking & nature
Wanderung Via Stockalper unterwegs
ViaStockalper Val Divedro hike
Entdecken
Hiking & nature
Wanderer im alten Dorfkern von Naters
Experience World Heritage along the Lötschberg south ramp
Entdecken
Offers nearby
Knowledge & culture
Kreuz am Wegrand
Lötschental - Experience culture and tradition
explore
Hiking & nature
Aussicht aufs Gasterntal bei Kandersteg
Walking trail to Gasterntal
Experience
Family
Kuhmelken auf dem Alperlebnisweg Lauchernalp
Lauchernalp Alpine Adventure Trail
Discover
Leisure activities
Blick ins Tal - Monstertrotti Lauchernalp
Monster scooter riding in Lötschental Valley
Experience
Newsletter
Download PDF
0 of 0 Media files