- 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)
The path section leads, among other things, over traditionally built natural stone stairs and along the Driestneri Suone.
There are also information panels along the way, which explain the hundred-year history of the Lötschberg railway line.
Shortly before you reach Naters, the path passes an old underground fortress. Today it houses three museums: one about the military history of the fortress, one about the Swiss Guard in the Vatican, and a museum about the craft of hunting for crystals in the mountains.
Of course, there is also the option to complete the entire "Lötschberger Südrampe" hike from Hohtenn to Naters.
More information: https://www.bls.ch/de/freizeit-und-ferien/ausfluege/loetschberg-suedrampe.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the Lalden train station (above the village) and is well signposted. The route runs close along the railway line and at the height of the Brigerbad thermal baths, you cross the railway line and continue the hike above the railway track. After crossing the Mundbach bridge, the path follows the course of the Drieschta Suone to Naters.
Lalden train station - Brigerbad - Guard & fortress museum - Naters
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended, as there may be no places to stop or shop open. Although the path is consistently very well marked, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Bring sticks 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 (Lötschberg tunnel car shuttle) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car shuttle; 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 St. Bernard tunnel (in summer over the pass) - Martigny: motorway A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
You can park your car in Lalden, Naters, or Brig in paid parking lots.
Take the post bus from Brig to Lalden village and start your route there.
Additional information
If you have questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Visit the guard museum or take a village tour in Naters
- Enjoy the view over Naters and the entire Rhone valley
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmissable" marking of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map, so that, for example, in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, pay attention that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones or holes on the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches fall afterwards. Especially in bad weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. You must expect such path impairments if you go hiking.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partly required. If you think certain sections are not passable for you, you should bypass them.
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