- 3:05 h
- 7.82 km
- 807 m
- 41 m
- 1,330 m
- 2,136 m
- 806 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters (1330 m)
- Destination: Belalp Aletschbord
On the way from Blatten near Naters to Belalp via Holzji, you will reach Egga, which has an exceptional location, after about half of the way. The settlement nestles like a swallow's nest in a gentle semicircle on the eastern "bank" of a now marshy ice-age slope lake. A village street with houses on the slope and farm buildings opposite leads to an elongated square with a fountain. Almost half of the houses were built in the second half of the 16th century.
The path continues past the Bergführerstübli in the direction of Holzji, where there is a wildlife observation post. It is worthwhile to stop and with a bit of luck you might even catch a glimpse of the local fauna.
The sometimes steep ascent is rewarded at the latest when you arrive at the Aletschbord, because here you not only have a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, but also of the Valais mountain panorama all the way to the Matterhorn.
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Directions
The hike starts at the Blatten near Naters cable car stop. Follow the signpost in the direction of "Egga" and cross the road after a short ascent. Continue in the direction of Rischinu and then on to Egga. Turn right here at the beginning and walk past the Bergführerstübli. Soon you have left the last houses of Egga behind you and are on the hiking trail towards Holzji.
As a highlight, you can observe the wild animals from the Holzji wildlife observation post. Continue through the forest to a clearing from where you can enjoy a unique view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. The trail then leads to the Aletschbord, your destination with panoramic views of the Valais mountains and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
Blatten near Naters - Egga - Holjzi - Aletschbord - Belalp
Tour information
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
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.
In Naters as well as in Brig there are several parking spaces and multi-storey car parks available for a fee.
Blatten-Belalp
Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the multi-storey car park in Blatten near Naters.
You can find more information at:
Take the post bus or the local bus (line 1) from Brig to Naters Marktplatz and start your tour there.
You can also walk directly from Brig through Naters and start your tour that way.
Blatten-Belalp
Blatten near 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
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Take your time at the wildlife observation post. With a bit of luck, you might even see deer or chamois.
Enjoy fine specialities in the Bergführerstübli on the Egga.
Once you have reached the Aletschbord, linger on the panorama terrace of the Hotel Belalp.
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 path impairment 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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