- 2:15 h
- 7.46 km
- 70 m
- 718 m
- 674 m
- 1,327 m
- 653 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters (1334 m)
- Destination: Naters
Take some time at the beginning to explore the old village of Blatten near Naters before starting your hike. The trail first leads you into the romantic Blindtal valley. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest and listen to the gentle sound of the flowing water. The hike then continues on to Geimen.
After a short ascent, you will reach the “Oberi Bitscheri” irrigation channel above the lake in Bitschji. Following the channel for a short distance, you can enjoy sweeping views over the Rhone Valley floor, including Naters, Brig, Termen, and Ried-Brig. The path passes by still-visible rock holes where, during the war years, lead, limestone, quartz, crystals, and talc were mined.
After around 1.5 hours, you’ll arrive at Trämel, where you'll find the small, picturesque “Poor Souls” chapel and a renovated pilgrims’ shelter. It’s the perfect spot to take a short break. As you continue your descent, the previously rocky trail becomes greener again, and you’ll reach Naters via Hegdorn and Massegga.
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts in Blatten bei Naters. Follow the signposts in the direction of Blindtal. You will pass the Reka holiday village and the old "Wichije" bakery. After a short descent you reach Blindtal and continue to Geimen to the car park. Follow the road and below the last houses of Geimen, the path branches off to the left into Bitschji. The path leads along above the lake and you reach the "Obere Bitscheri" water conduit. Continue to the chapel of St. Laurentius and then to the Armenseelenkappelle in Trämel. Follow the hiking trail further to Hegdorn, from here to Massegga and then down to Naters.
Blatten bei Naters - Geimen - Bitschji - Trämel - Hegdorn - Massegga - Naters
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
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.
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
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Enjoy the path through the Blindtal
- Visit the poor soul chapel in Trämel
- Take a break at the Burgerschaft shelter below the chapel
Safety guidelines
Despite the " impossible to miss " markings of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or an 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 obstruction 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 think that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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