Snowshoeing
Hüoterhüsi Trail
Visperterminen
-5/2°
This snow shoe trail through the forest along ancient waterways offers sun and a breathtaking panoramic view.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
8.26 kmDuration
3:10 h
Description
This route leads from the village of Visperterminen along the marked trail towards Riedbach. Follow the waterway (bisse) until the viewpoint at Hüoterhüsi, a former water attendant's house. Take a moment to enjoy the fantastic panoramic view from here over the Rhone valley, stretching from Conches à Crans-Montana. Follow the signs back via Bodma to Visperterminen, well-known for its Païen wine.
Turn-by-turn directions
This route begins in Visperterminen. Enjoy the “bisse” (ancient waterway) flowing peacefully through the forest, surrounded by chirping birds and unspoilt nature, and culminating in a wonderful view at Hüoterhüsi. From here, the trail leads back southwards, via Bodma and with a view of the Matterhorn, towards Visperterminen, famous for its Païen wine.
Start
Visperterminen (1358m)
Destination
Visperterminen (1358m)
Author's recommendation
Pack your binoculars and camera. The Hüoterhüsi viewpoint offers a magnificent view over the Rhone Valley.
Technical information
Altitude
1660m
1359m
Ascent
+301m
Descent
-301m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Visperterminen can be reached easily from Visp using post bus 524. The hike begins from the bus terminus at Visperterminen.
Approach
Take the A9 motorway and cantonal road 9 to Visp. Follow the signs to Visperterminen and take Terbinerstrasse via Unterstalden and Oberstalden to Visperterminen.
Parking
There are a large number of public parking spots in the center of the village.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
