Belalp - Blatten wildlife trail

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6.68 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Great panorama
Theme trail
  • 2:10 h
  • 6.68 km
  • 46 m
  • 799 m
  • 1,334 m
  • 2,133 m
  • 799 m
  • Start: Belalp (2094 m)
  • Destination: Blatten bei Naters (1330 m)
Learn more about the local wildlife on this hike from Belalp via Holzji to Blatten near Naters and enjoy unforgettable views of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

From the top station of the cable car on Belalp, the theme trail leads to the Aletschbord, then down to Holzji and via the hamlet of Egga back to Blatten near Naters. On the way down to the hamlet of Egga, you will find information boards along the way that illustrate information about the local flora and fauna. There is a wildlife observation post in Holzji. It is worthwhile to linger and with a bit of luck you might even catch a glimpse of the local fauna.

This hike can be done alone or under the expert guidance of a hunter or a forester. On the way, you will learn valuable facts about game and forest from information boards.

The trail can also be walked in the opposite direction from Blatten to Belalp. 

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Directions

From the top station of the cable car on Belalp, the new theme trail leads to the Aletschbord, then down to Holzji and back to Blatten via the hamlet of Egga. This hike can be done alone or under the expert guidance of a hunter or a forester. On the way you will learn valuable facts about game and forest from information boards.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.

Directions & Parking facilities

Arrival by car

From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig

From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig

From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig

From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig

Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig

From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.

Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig

Blatten bei Naters

From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.

Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the multi-storey car park in Blatten near Naters.

You can find more info at:

www.belalp.ch 

Blatten bei Naters can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.

You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.

You can find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.belalp.ch 

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch 

bahnen@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 60 40

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Refresh yourself with a drink in the ‘Bergführerstübli’ on the Egga.

Safety guidelines

Despite the "impossible to miss" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.

Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. You have to expect this kind of damage to paths when you go on a hike.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

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Location and Contact

Belalp - Blatten wildlife trail
3914 Blatten bei Naters