--- title: "HISTORIC ROAD" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/historic-road" description: "The old mountain road between Naters and Blatten bei Naters is a historic path primarily recognizable for its traditional appearance and its architectural 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 the penultimate millennium turn. It is gently embedded in the cultural landscape of the Natischer mountain. The path is characterized by alleys, hollow and slope paths, embankments, dry stone walls, freestanding path boundaries, boundary stones, wooden fences, stone paving, transverse slopes, mule troughs, and the like. The old mountain road was primarily used as a pack trail and for driving livestock. In many places, the excellent historical building fabric has been preserved." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2835203/218f8f4daad6556e056baf5771e062a9889304b0431a16bab9da81d742555af3/beinhaus.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share HISTORIC ROAD ============= - Tip - 5.70 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike Beinhaus Kirche Naters historische Strasse Naters - Blatten historische Strasse Naters - Blatten historische Strasse Naters - Blatten historische Strasse Naters - Blatten historische Strasse Naters - Blatten historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Nähe Moosji historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Eseltränke historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Moosji historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Moosji historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Geimerblatt historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Geimerblatt Blatten altes Dorf historische Strasse Naters -Blatten, Nähe Geimen Ausgangs Geimen Geimen Bach historische Strasse Naters - Blatten, Geimerblatt Blatten Dorf Blatten - Egga Brücke auf dem Weg zur Egga Blatten -Egga, mit Blick auf Blatten Weiler Egga Weiler Egga Weiler Egga historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp, Blick zurück zur Egga historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp historische Strasse, Egga - Belalp Unterwegs auf die Belalp Abzweigung zur historischen Strasse Naters - Belalp - 2:18 h - 5.70 km - 657 m - 5 m - 676 m - 1,333 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Naters Marktplatz (680 m) - Destination: Blatten bei Naters (1327m) This hike starts in Naters and leads you along the historic road past dry stone walls and mule troughs, going uphill to the Old Village of Blatten bei Naters. The old mountain road between Naters and Blatten bei Naters is a historic path primarily recognizable for its traditional appearance and its architectural 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 the penultimate millennium turn. It is gently embedded in the cultural landscape of the Natischer mountain. The path is characterized by alleys, hollow and slope paths, embankments, dry stone walls, freestanding path boundaries, boundary stones, wooden fences, stone paving, transverse slopes, mule troughs, and the like. The old mountain road was primarily used as a pack trail and for driving livestock. In many places, the excellent historical building fabric has been preserved. Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (27%) Trail (73%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the Naters Marktplatz stop, go through narrow lanes, past the noteworthy ossuary, the parish church, and the Junkerhof. Follow the road uphill and you will reach the Klosi, where the path to Blatten bei Naters branches off to the right. On the way, in the section between Moos and Obermoos, a mule trough carved in stone is visible on the left side. After passing through Geimen, continue the ascent towards Blatten bei Naters. Follow the historic road and enjoy the waterfall at Mehlbaum. Soon you will arrive at Blatten bei Naters Ahorn and from here again take the historic road into the Old Village. Naters - Moos - Geimen - Mehlbaum - Blatten bei Naters Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting Equipment Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as a sufficient supply of food and drinks, should be carried in case no dining or shopping options are available or open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always have a suitable hiking map with you. Bring poles or other aids. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **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 over 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 over the pass) - Martigny: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig **Blatten bei Naters** From Brig you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, and then by cable car to the car-free Belalp. Read more **Parking** **Naters** In both Naters and Brig, several paid parking spaces and parking garages are available. **Blatten-Belalp** Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters. Further information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation** **Naters** Take the PostBus or the local bus (line 1) from Brig to Naters Marktplatz and start your route there. You can also start your route directly by walking through Naters from Brig. **Blatten-Belalp** Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters. You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car. Timetable and more travel information can be found at: Read more Additional information For questions, please contact: **Belalp Bahnen AG** **Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG** Read more Literature Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the many sunny spots for relaxing. Admire the art and the church in Geimen. Read more 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 a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area. Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground may conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches may drop. Especially under adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You must expect such trail impairments when hiking. Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Some sections require sure-footedness. If you feel that certain sections are impassable for you, you should bypass them. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - party - Culture - Culture - Worth a visit - Church - Historical site - Monument - Tours 11.74 km - Hike 6.57 km - Hike 6.42 km - Hike Contact 3904 Naters Download GPX file - - - -