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Lötschental Panoramic Trail Lauchernalp-Fafleralp

The classic - panoramic hike on the Lötschental High Trail from Lauchernalp via Weritzalp to Tellialp and on past the Schwarzsee and Faflersee lakes to Fafleralp.

The Lötschental Panoramic Trail is one of the best-known Panoramic trails in the Valais. Situated almost entirely between 1,800 and 2,100 m above sea level, this route offers hikers a magical panoramic view of the Lötschental. The trail takes hikers through wild, romantic forests and across Alpine meadows and offers idyllic picnic spots to rest and recover on the edge of the picturesque Schwarzsee lake. 

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Turn-by-turn directions

Lauchernalp - Weritzalp -  Tellialp - Schwarzsee - Fafleralp

Start: Bergstation Lauchernalp (1969 m)
Destination: Fafleralp Bus stop (1766 m)

Author's recommendation

The 1: 25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop

Technical information

  • Altitude

    2091 m 1766 m

  • Ascent

    132 m

  • Descent

    335 m

  • Technique

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  • Stamina

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  • Expérience

    Bewertung: 6 von 5.0 Punkten

  • Landscape

    Bewertung: 6 .0 von 5.0 Punkten

Public transport

From Gampel-Steg or Goppenstein, the PostBus will take you to Wiler, Talstation. The cable car takes you up to Lauchernalp at 1969 metres in 5 minutes.

Approach

From Goppenstein, drive into the Lötschental, past the villages of Ferden and Kippel to Wiler. There are plenty of parking spaces available at the Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car.

Parking

You can park your car in the car park at the Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car ( fee payable).

Equipment

  • good footwear
  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
  • hat or cap
  • sunscreen
  • bottle for water
  • picnic
  • camera
  • binoculars (optional)
  • hiking poles (optional)
  • printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)

Safety information

  • Plan your tour carefully
  • Ensure that you have a full set of appropriate equipment
  • Never embark on a tour alone
  • Inform friends, relatives, the mountain hut supervisor or the hotel porter of your proposed tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination.
  • Keep a constant eye on weather developments
  • Adhere to the principle: if in doubt, turn back!

Additional information

Along the way there are numerous restaurants. On the website www.loetschental.ch you will find the opening hours of the restaurants along the way.

Literature

The tourist office in Wiler has got brochures and information material about hiking in the region.

Mappe

The 1: 25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop