Hiking & nature

Fafleralp hiking paradise in Lötschental

Impressive hikes to mountain lakes and glaciers

Fafleralp at the end of the Lötschental valley is the starting point for magnificent hikes. Be it a hike to the various mountain lakes or to the Lang Glacier or the start of the «Lötschental high trail» path.

Fafleralp in the most distant part of the Lötschental valley captivates with its impressive landscape. Mountain lakes with crystal-clear water, glaciers and a huge variety of flowers are characteristic images. In autumn, larches immerse the landscape in a golden light. Fafleralp is a genuine El Dorado for hikers.

You can reach Fafleralp from Bern in just over two hours by public transport. Travel directly from Bern to Goppenstein with the RegioExpress. Then take the post bus to Fafleralp.

Legends Trail Fafleralp–Lauchernalp suitable for families

Thanks to the exciting legends quiz, the trail is an adventure for both old and young.

Solve the mystery along the various stations of the Legends Trail and receive a prize at the end of the trail. Suitable for children aged 5 and over.

Hiking trail	Fafleralp–Lauchernalp mountain station
Distance	9 km
Duration	2 hours 45 minutes
Elevation difference	+ 565 m / - 360 m
Degree of difficulty	medium
Catering options	Rest area with barbecue by the Black Lake Hotel Fafleralp Restaurant Tellialp Panoramic Restaurant Lauchernalp
Sights along the way	The idyllic, legendary Black Lake invites swimming in the summer.

Lötschental legend trail

Lötschental high trail the classic

Fafleralp is the starting point for a section of the well-known Lötschental Höhenweg. You can walk the trail either to Lauchernalp (9 km, 2 hours 45 min.) or to Goppenstein (20.1 km, 7 hours). Discover one of the most famous hiking routes in Valais.

Lötschental high trail

4-lakes tour Fafleralp–Blatten

Experience the magic of the four mountain lakes along the route. Nestled in a wild and rocky natural landscape, the lakes will make you forget everyday life and are sure to amaze you. The trail starts at the post bus stop on Fafleralp.

Hiking trail	Fafleralp post bus stop–Grundsee–Guggisee–Faflersee–Black Lake–Blatten post bus stop
Distance	11,6 km
Duration	4 hours 30 minutes
Elevation difference	+ 433 m / - 674 m
Degree of difficulty	medium
Catering options	Rest area with barbecue by the Black Lake Hotel Fafleralp Gastro & Camping Fafleralp
Sights along the way	The idyllic, legendary Black Lake invites swimming in the summer.
Points to note	This route does not have its own way-markers! Look at the route guide online and follow the way-markers to the individual lakes.

Hiking app and elevation profile

Glacier gate circular hike

The entire route of this mountain hike lies in the protected UNESCO world heritage site of Jungfrau-Aletsch. Enjoy the easy walk at the end of the Lötschental valley with its breath-takingly wild nature. The floodplain and moraine landscape in this area is of national importance, and part of the hike goes across an area of Swtizerland where hunting is banned. For this reason, dogs must be kept on leads. Young animals will thank you for it.

Hiking trail	Fafleralp–Grundsee–Lang Glacier–Guggisee–Fafleralp
Distance	10,1 km
Duration	2 hours 50 minutes
Elevation difference	+ 440 m / - 440 m
Degree of difficulty	medium
Catering options	Rest area with barbecue by the Black Lake Lerchärboden barbecue area, Fafleralp Hotel Fafleralp
Sights along the way	Guggisee, view across the Lötschental valley Lötschenlücke mountain pass Glacier gate
Points to note	The last section to the glacier gate is an Alpine hiking trail (blue and white markings)

Hiking map and elevation profile

Anenhütte glacier educational trail

This nature trail themed around the climate and glacier landscape lies in the UNESCO world natural heritage site of the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. The hike takes you through the diverse vegetation zones of the glacier foreland and reveals a spectacular mountain landscape. There are few places in the Alps where a glacier foreland is as easy to access as at the Lang Glacier behind Fafleralp, which is recognised by UNESCO.
The nature trail does not feature the usual display boards but subtle numbered signs. Free flyers contain the information on the individual stations. A QR code is also available, alongside the numbered signs. Take a photograph of the code using the camera on your smartphone and a previously installed program will decode the information.

Hiking trail	Fafleralp–Grundsee–Lang Glacier–Anenhütte–Guggisee–Fafleralp
Distance	12,1 km
Duration	4 hours 15 minutes
Elevation difference	+ 674 m / - 674 m
Degree of difficulty	medium
Catering options	Rest area with barbecue by the Black Lake Lerchärboden barbecue area, Fafleralp Hotel Fafleralp Anenhütte
Sights along the way	Guggisee, view across the Lötschental valley Lötschenlücke mountain pass Anenhütte
Points to note	The last section to the glacier gate is an Alpine hiking trail (blue and white markings)

Hiking app and elevation profile

Operating times Available on 24.05.2025

Post bus to Fafleralp

Daily, from 24 May to 26 October 2025

The post bus runs hourly with a connection in Goppenstein to the RegioExpress.

Operating hours Wiler–Lauchernalp aerial cableway

24 May to 6 June 2025 08.25–16.25 hours
7 June to 11 July 2025 08.25–18.25 hours
12 July to 17 August 2025 08.25–20.25 hours
18 August to 2 November 2025 08.25–18.25 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

Timetable for the Wiler–Lauchernalp cable car

How to get there

Travel in comfort by train to Goppenstein. From Goppenstein train station, the post bus (in the direction of Blatten/Fafleralp) will take you to the starting point at Fafleralp in around 30 minutes.