Experience Lauchernalp
Lauchernalp: viewpoint and hikers’ heaven
At an altitude of 1,969 m above sea level, the Lauchernalp provides a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. The Lauchernalp is also the ideal starting point for a number of hikes, be it the Lauchernalp alpine adventure trail for families or the somewhat more ambitious Lötschental high-altitude trail to Fafleralp.
Give yourself a culinary treat in the panorama restaurant Lauchernalp, as you tuck into a plate of home-made “Älplermagronen” or shepherd’s macaroni while enjoying the beautiful Valais landscape from the panoramic terrace.
By public transport, you can reach Lauchernalp from Bern in just 110 minutes. From Bern, the train takes you directly to Goppenstein. From there the post bus takes you to Wiler, valley station.
Family hikes
Loichi Kugelweg
neu ab 23. September
Am 23. September wird der Loichi Kugelweg eröffnet. Der neue Kugelweg führt von der Lauchernalp durch den kühlen Baanwald hinunter nach Wiler. Unterwegs erwarten Sie zehn originelle Kugelbahnen aus lokaler Produktion auf Sie.
Die Holzkugeln für die Kugelbahnen sind an den folgenden Stellen für CHF 5.00 / Stück erhältlich:
- Kasse Talstation Luftseilbahn, Wiler
- Tourist Info Lötschental, Wiler
- Freizeitanlage Gsteinät, Wiler
- Kasse Bergstation Luftseilbahn, Lauchernalp
- Panoramarestaurant Lauchernalp
Wanderstrecke | Lauchernalp–Wiler (Gsteinät) |
Distanz | ca. 5 km |
Dauer | ca. 1,5 Stunden reine Wanderzeit |
Höhendifferenz | + 85 m / - 655 m |
Schwierigkeitsgrad | leicht |
Sehenswürdigkeiten unterwegs | Spielplatz Alpine Village unterhalb der Lauchernalp und Spielplatz bei der Freizeitanlage «Gsteinät» in Wiler |
Weitere Informationen | Wegbeschrieb |
Alp experience
On the adventure trail, young and old explorers can experience life on the alp with all their senses in a playful way.
Hiking trail | Circular hike Lauchernalp–Hockenalp–Staffel–Lauchernalp |
Distance | 2.1 km |
Duration | 2 hours, pure walking time 60 minutes |
Elevation difference | + 139 m / - 139 m |
Level of difficulty | easy |
Catering options | Rest area with barbecue between Lauchernalp and Hockenalp |
Sights along the way | View over the entire Lötschental, the Lötschenlücke and the imposing Bietschhorn |
Further information | Directions and maps |
Legendary trail
Solve the mystery along the various stations of the Legendary trail and receive a prize at the end of the trail.
Hiking trail | Lauchernalp mountain station–Fafleralp |
Distance | 9 km |
Duration | 2 hours 45 min. |
Elevation difference | + 360 m / - 565 m |
Level of difficulty | Medium |
Catering options |
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Sights along the way | Steeped in legend, the idyllic Schwarzsee invites hikers to bathe in summer. |
Further information | Directions and maps |
Hike alongside carved tree figures
The hiking trail from the mountain station to Wiler winds down through the cool Baanwald forest into the village of Wiler below. Discover various carved tree figures in the Baanwald.
Hiking trail | Lauchernalp mountain station–Wiler valley station |
Distance | 4.4 km |
Duration | 1 hour 15 min. |
Elevation difference | + 85 m / - 655 m |
Level of difficulty | Easy |
Catering options | |
Sights along the way |
Alpine Village playground beneath the Lauchernalp and playground at the «Gsteinät» leisure centre in Wiler |
Further information | Hiking app and elevation profile |
Hiking classics
For the brave
Availability Today (Monday) open
While many destinations already end the season in mid-October, the mountain railroads on Lauchernalp remain open until the end of October. Ideal to enjoy the golden autumn in Valais longer and to experience the magnificent nature from its most beautiful side.
Operating hours Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway
10 June to 29 October 2023 08.25-18.25 hrs.
8 July to 13 August 2023 08.25-20.25 hrs.
Subject to change
Rates
Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car
- 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
Food & Drink
The following restaurants offer a well-deserved snack or thirst-quencher:
Rest places and barbecue areas
On the alpine adventure trail between Lauchernalp and Hockenalp, directly beside a small pond there is a barbecue area. Barbecues, wood and water are available.
Location
Contact
- Lauchernalp Bergbahnen AG
- +41 27 938 89 99
- Lauchernalp Lötschental www.loetschental.ch