- 5:40 h
- 12.69 km
- 1,459 m
- 49 m
- 681 m
- 2,135 m
- 1,454 m
- Start: Naters (680 m)
- Destination: Belalp, Aletschbord
The old mountain road between Naters and Belalp is a historic route that is recognisable as such mainly due to its traditional appearance and its structural substance. It was mainly used as a mule track and cattle drive.
The path is gently embedded in the cultural landscape of the Natischer Berg. The shape of the path is characterised by lanes, hollows and sloping paths, embankments, dry stone walls, free-standing path boundaries, stones, picket fences, stone bicki (paving), cross slopes, mule troughs and the like.
From the Aletschbord, take the panoramic trail to the mountain station of the aerial cableway, from where you can return to the valley in comfort.
The route can also be divided into several stages.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
From the Naters Marktplatz bus stop it goes through narrow alleys, past the interesting ossuary, the parish church and the Junkerhof. Follow the road uphill and you will reach the Klosi, where the path to Blatten branches off to the right. On the path, in the section between Moos and Obermoos, you can see a mule trough carved in stone on the left. After you have crossed Geimen, set off on the further ascent towards Blatten near Naters. Either follow the historic road or take the alternative route through the wooded Blindtal valley. After a short rest in the old part of the village of Blatten bei Naters, you continue towards Egga and Belalp. To do this, head towards Rischinen and shortly before crossing the "Bruchji" stream, rejoin the hiking trail that takes you first to Egga and then through the larch forest up to Belalp.
Naters - Klosi - Moos - Geimen - Mehlbaum - Blatten bei Naters - Rischinen - Belalp Aletschbord
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
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
Pay-and-display parking is available at the Chienzlichrommu and the multi-storey car park in Blatten near 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 near 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
If you have any questions, please contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
On the Aletschbord you have a good view of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
Enjoy a fine coffee on the Egga in the Bergführerstübli
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 your way to 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 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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