- 2:18 h
- 5.70 km
- 657 m
- 5 m
- 676 m
- 1,333 m
- 657 m
- Start: Naters Marktplatz (680 m)
- Destination: Blatten bei Naters (1327m)
The old mountain road between Naters and Blatten bei Naters is a historic path connection that is recognisable as such primarily because of its traditional appearance and because of its structural substance.
The so-called "old mountain road" leads from Naters to Klosi and then uphill to Moos, Geimen, Mehlbaum and Blatten bei Naters. The old mountain road dates back to two millennia ago.
It is gently nestled in the cultivated landscape of the Natischer Berg. The shape of the road is characterised by alleys, hollow and sloping paths, embankments, dry stone walls, free-standing path boundaries, standing stones, picket fences, stone paving, cross slopes, mule troughs and the like. The old mountain road served mainly as a mule track and cattle drive. In many places, the excellent historic building fabric has been preserved.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Naters - Moos- Geimen - Mehlbaum - Blatten bei Naters
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Equipment
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.
In Naters, as well as in Brig, there are several parking spaces and multi-storey car parks available for a fee.
Blatten-Belalp
Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the multi-storey car park in Blatten bei Naters.
You can find more information at:
Take the post bus or the local bus (line 1) from Brig to Naters Marktplatz and start your tour there.
You can also walk directly from Brig through Naters and start your tour that way.
Blatten-Belalp
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
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Admire the art and the church in Geimen.
Safety guidelines
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. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, near-natural paths can become muddy and slippery. You have to expect this kind of path impairment 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 are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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