Tour: BLS south ramp Lalden - Naters

3:30 h
10.10 km
521 m
548 m
648 m
1,196 m
548 m
Start: Lalden Train Station
Destination: Naters (675 m)

In 2013, the existing "Lötschberg South Ramp" hike was extended and the Lalden-Naters section inaugurated as part of the 100th anniversary of the Lötschberg railway line.

Among other things, the trail leads over traditionally constructed natural stone steps and along the Driestneri-Suone.

There are also information boards along the way that discuss the hundred-year history of the Lötschberg railway line.

Shortly before you arrive in Naters, the trail passes a former underground fortress. Today it houses three museums: one on the military past of the fortress, one on the Swiss Guard in the Vatican and one on the craft of blasting, i.e. searching for crystals in the mountains.

Of course, it is also possible to complete the entire "Lötschberger Südrampe" hike from Hohtenn to Naters.

Further information: https://www.bls.ch/de/freizeit-und-ferien/ausfluege/loetschberg-suedrampe.

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Directions

The hike starts at the railway station in Lalden (above the village) and is well signposted. The route leads close along the railway line and at the level of the Brigerbad thermal baths you cross the railway line and continue the hike above the railway line. After crossing the Mundbach bridge, the trail follows the course of the Suone Drieschta to Naters.

Lalden railway station - Brigerbad - Garde & Fortress Museum - Naters

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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

You can park your car in Lalden, Naters or Brig in paid parking spaces.

Take the post bus from Brig to Lalden Dorf and start your tour there.

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 a visit to the Gardemuseum or a tour of the village in Naters

- Enjoy the view over Naters and the whole Rhone valley

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 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 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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