- 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)
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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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.
You can find more info at:
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
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
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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