Hiking & nature

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

Hiking fun for the whole family. The family activities on offer in Lötschental are just as diverse as its nature and culture.

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	Rest area with barbecue on the Schwarzsee Hotel Fafleralp Restraurant Tellialp Panorama Restaurant Lauchernalp
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	Panorama Restaurant Lauchernalp Restaurant Lonza, Wiler Hotel Restaurant Sporting, Wiler
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

The Lauchernalp is the starting point of a section of the well-known Lötschental Höhenweg (high trail). You can walk the trail either to the Fafleralp (9 km, 2 hours 45 min.) or to Goppenstein (11 km, 4 hours 55 min.). Discover one of the most famous hiking routes in Valais.

Lötschental mountain path

For the brave

Breeze down from the Lauchernalp mountain station to the Wiler valley station below on a Monster scooter. Benefit from special prices when you combine a cable car ride with the scooter rental. An action-packed excursion for the whole family.

Monster scooter riding in Lötschental Valley

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

Timetable for the Wiler–Lauchernalp 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

Take the RegioExpress Bern – Spiez – Kandersteg – Brig – Domodossola to Goppenstein, then the post bus to the stop "Wiler (Lötschen), Talstation". Then the cable car takes you to Lauchernalp in 4 minutes.

Timetable & tickets

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.