- 0:30 h
- 1.31 km
- 122 m
- 22 m
- 1,325 m
- 1,447 m
- 122 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters (1332 m)
- Destination: Blindbärgji
The path to the Blindbärgji viewpoint in Blatten bei Naters leads mostly through the forest. After a short ascent of about 20 minutes, the forest opens up and you reach a clearing with a wonderful view of the mountains of the Simplon area as well as the Massa trail.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The route starts at the valley station of the Belalp cable cars. Shortly before you reach the old village, turn left and follow the path to the end of the village. Here the hiking trail branches off to the left and soon you enter the forest. Follow the signs uphill through the forest and soon you will reach the viewpoint.
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended in case there are no opportunities to stop or shop. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig
Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
More information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
The timetable and more information about travel can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
If you have questions contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
+41 (0)27 921 65 10
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
+41 (0)27 921 60 40
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the magnificent panorama and linger at the viewpoint.
Visit the old village in Blatten bei Naters and admire the houses and barns.
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmissable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons, so that in case of thunderstorms or emergencies you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, be aware that leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches drop afterwards. Under adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such trail impairments when hiking.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you consider some path sections impassable, you should bypass them.
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