Snowshoeing

Visperterminen, Hueoterhuesi

Schneeschuhwandern durch den Wald in Visperterminen

Visperterminen

Sun, view, forest and canal

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

8.26 km

Duration

3:10 h

Description

The Hüoterhüsi trail leads from the village of Visperterminen along the marked path towards Riedbach. Along the canal, you reach the Hüoterhüsi viewpoint, a former water guard house. From here you enjoy a fantastic panorama of the Rhone Valley; from Goms to Montana. The return goes via the Bodma following the markings into the Heidadorf Visperterminen.

Turn-by-turn directions

The starting point of the route is in Visperterminen. You enjoy the constantly flowing canal in the forest, surrounded by chirping birds and pure nature. At Hüoterhüsi, you are rewarded with a fantastic view. The trail leads back south from here. You hike over the Bodma - with the Matterhorn always in sight - towards the Heidadorf.

Start

Visperterminen (1358m)

Destination

Visperterminen (1358m)

Author's recommendation

Pack your binoculars and camera. The Rhone Valley lies at your feet at the Hüoterhüsi vantage point.

Technical information

Altitude

1660m

1359m

Ascent

+301m

Descent

-301m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Out and back
  • Round trip
  • Forest roads
  • Forest
Getting there
Information

Public transport

With post bus line 524 you can conveniently reach the Heidadorf Visperterminen from Visp. The route starts at the Visperterminen terminal station.

Approach

Motorway A9 and cantonal road 9 to Visp. Follow the signs to Visperterminen and drive on Terbinerstrasse via Unterstalden and Oberstalden to Visperterminen.

Parking

There are numerous public parking spaces in the village center.

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Good and waterproof footwear
  • Snowshoes
  • Hiking poles
  • Weather-dependent, waterproof and warm clothing
  • Headgear
  • Sunscreen
  • Provisions
  • Camera
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Safety information

Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Valais/Wallis Promotion assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
  • Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock and without disturbing wildlife.
  • Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and that of others with you.
  • Carry additional sun protection. UV radiation can be very strong at high altitudes, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather.
  • Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, better return early.
  • Do not go on glaciers without a mountain guide.
  • Observe warning signs indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.

Additional information

Further information about the destination:

Literature

The Visperterminen tourist office provides you with information material and brochures for hiking in its region.

Maps

SwissTopo maps: 1:50,000: 274S Visp

Source

This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion

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