Snowshoeing
Women’s Quotes Trail Unterbäch
Unterbäch
3/5°
In 1957, the women of Unterbäch were the very first women in Switzerland allowed to vote – 14 years before the introduction of women's suffrage. The Women’s Quotes Trail was dedicated to the courage of these women. On the snowshoe trail from Brandalp to the village of Unterbäch, you will encounter various quotes from world-famous women.
Difficulty
EasyLength
5.06 kmDuration
2:20 h
Description
From the village of Unterbäch, you can reach Brandalp by chairlift. There you will find the first quote. East of the restaurant, follow the road downhill to the first curve. Follow one of the numerous purple signs marked “Women’s Quotes Trail.” Along a short but idyllic section, follow the Bielsuon river; on the left lies the hamlet of Ta. The second quote is located in a distinctive left curve before the path loses altitude on a short section and eventually crosses a frozen stream. At the third quote, you enter an impressive larch-spruce forest. With a gentle slope, the path slowly winds down to the village. In total, 14 quotes from women around the world are distributed along the path. The trail is equipped with many seating areas. About fifteen minutes above the village, the path emerges from the forest. Before you, the village of Unterbäch appears against an impressive mountain backdrop. Two additional quotes from Federal Councilors Micheline Calmy-Rey and Viola Amherd form the highlight of the hike and stand next to the monument of Elisabeth Kopp.
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail is used in both winter and summer and is therefore very well signposted. The paths are not groomed. With around 400 meters of altitude difference spread over approx. four kilometers, there are a few sections where the use of hiking or ski poles is helpful.
Start
Brandalp Unterbäch (1232m)
Destination
Village Unterbäch (1232m)
Author's recommendation
For those who prefer more challenge, you can also hike the trail in the opposite direction and then sled down to the village with the Brandalp-Blitz.
Technical information
Altitude
1595m
1232m
Ascent
+394m
Descent
-394m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
The village of Unterbäch is perfectly accessible by public transport. You can take the SBB train from Visp to Raron. From there it is about a five-minute walk to the Raron-Unterbäch aerial cable car. Upon arrival in Unterbäch, walk about two minutes east until you reach the Unterbäch-Brandalp chairlift.
Approach
You can conveniently reach Unterbäch by car. Either take the route from Visp via Bürchen to Unterbäch, or the route from Turtmann via Eischoll to Unterbäch.
Tip: The road Visp-Bürchen-Unterbäch is a bit curvier but wider. The road Turtmann-Eischoll-Unterbäch is less curvy but narrower.
Parking
In Unterbäch, you can park your car in the parking garage at the eastern village entrance or directly in the village, below the mountain station of the Raron-Unterbäch aerial cable car. If you prefer to drive to Raron by car and then take the cable car to Unterbäch, you can park for free at the parking lot marked LRU. The parking ticket will be reimbursed at the cable car in Unterbäch.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
