Tour: Blatten viewpoint | Blatten-Belalp

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1.01 km long

Difficulty: easy

Great panorama

Hike

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0:20 h
1.01 km
9 m
117 m
1,325 m
1,442 m
117 m
Start: Blatten bei Naters
Destination: Blatten bei Naters

This short and easy hike leads from Blatten to the Änner Blatt and around the Blindbärgji to a viewpoint.

This hike leads through Änner Blatt on to Blindbärgji. You then walk on through the forest to the vantage point, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view of Geimen, the Glishorn and down into the valley.

This easy hiking trail is also suitable for families. There is plenty for children to discover on the path and in the forest.

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Pavements

Unknown

Street

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

From the Blatten stop near Naters cable car, the trail first leads in the direction of the old village. At the signpost at the stable, turn left and head towards the Änner Blatt. Passing houses and old barns, follow the paved path until shortly before its end. Here, a path branches off to the left and leads you to Blindbärgji. When you reach the forest, take the right (sloping) path and after about 10 minutes you will reach the viewpoint. Attention: after you leave the gate behind, children should be taken by the hand.

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

Take your time and linger at the viewpoint.

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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