Bietschhorn Bike

Lötschental
-5/6°
This scenic ride from Lauchernalp down to Wiler promises glorious panoramic views, notably of the Bietschhorn.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
13.19 kmDuration
1:46 hDescription
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Turn-by-turn directions
The Trail starts at Lauchernalp, perched on a sunny terrace high above the valley floor and accessible by cable car. Pause to enjoy the superb mountain views taking in the Bietschhorn opposite, the iconic Weisshorn and Dent Blanche. Then mount your bike for the first section of route: a roughly level ride across the alpine pastures of the Lötschental. After Lauchernalp comes Hockenalp, with its beautiful wooden chapel; the trail then continues to Kummenalp and Restialp, where you will find mountain restaurants for a well-earned break and refreshments. The trail leads onwards to Faldumalp, whose pretty wooden chapel dedicated to “Mary of the snows”, makes a charming photo subject. This is the starting point for the descent to Ferden – whose village centre is also worth exploring, with buildings dating from the 14th and 15th centuries. Continue through Kippel, the village that serves as the valley’s administrative centre, to reach Wiler and the base station of the cable car.
Start
Lauchernalp (1969m)
Destination
Wiler (1397m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
2116m
1379m
Ascent
+349m
Descent
-922m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Public transport
Postal bus every hour from Gampel/Steg via Goppenstein to Wiler. Descend at bus stop “Wiler, Talstation” by the cable car station. Remember to reserve a place for your mountain bike on the SBB mobile application or on sbb.ch.
Approach
From Goppenstein drive up the Lötschental valley, through the villages of Ferden and Kippel to Wiler and the base station of the cable car.
Parking
Parking available (outdoor and indoor) at the valley station of the cable car; fee payable.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion