SNOWSHOE TRAIL HOLZJI-TRAIL
Blatten Belalp
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OpenFrom Blatten, walk to Rischinen and through the forest to Egga. From there, the path continues via Holzji to Aletschbord. Enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier here.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
6.51 kmDuration
3:20 h
Description
The starting point for this snowshoe hike is Blatten bei Naters. Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you will experience nature at its finest.
Via Egga, you walk in the direction of Holzji, where you can observe wildlife from the observation post. Then continue through the snowy forest to a clearing, from where you can enjoy a unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Follow the path to your destination, Aletschbord, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Valais mountains and the largest glacier stream in the Alps.
At the historic Hotel Belalp, you can refresh yourself with food and drinks for the return journey, which takes 30 minutes along the panoramic road from Aletschbord to the cable car.
Turn-by-turn directions
Start
Blatten bei Naters (1329m)
Destination
Belalp, Aletschbord (2095m)
Author's recommendation
- Watch for animals at the Holzji wildlife observation post
- Stop for refreshments at the mountain guide's hut on Egga or at the Hotel Belalp
Technical information
Altitude
2132m
1330m
Ascent
+816m
Descent
-50m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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- Dec
Tags
Public transport
Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetable and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Approach
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig
Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: Highway A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig, reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue by cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Parking
Paid parking is available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Source
This activity is brought to you by Blatten-Belalp Tourismus. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
