- 0:30 h
- 1.15 km
- 122 m
- 1 m
- 1,328 m
- 1,449 m
- 121 m
- Start: Blatten-Belalp Tourism
- Destination: Blatten-Belalp Tourism
Marble Run Trail through the Rischinerwald – an experience for little explorers and adventurers
The approximately 1.15 km long adventure trail leads through the mystical Rischinerwald and combines playful discovery with the beauty and tranquility of nature. Over a stretch of 122 meters elevation, you encounter six handcrafted marble runs made from wooden trunks lovingly created by Forst Massa from deadwood and winter damage – a sustainable nature project that excites.
The starting point is at the valley station of the Belalp cable cars in Blatten. The trail ascends steadily but is easy to walk through the shady forest up to the Stalden parking lot in the Rischinerwald. The pure walking time is about 40 minutes, with play and discovery time, naturally, longer.
The wooden balls for the runs can be purchased for CHF 2.– at the Blatten tourist office or at the counter of the Belalp cable cars.
🌲 Important notes:
The trail is not suitable for strollers (unpaved forest paths, roots, and steps).
The ground can be slippery and slick when wet or raining – please wear sturdy shoes and walk carefully.
There are two Swiss family fire pits along the way – ideal for a small break.
🔥 Attention: No firewood is available on site, and reservations are not possible.
✨ The Rischinerwald invites you with its moss-covered floors, gnarled trees, and mysterious light moods to dream and discover. Perhaps you will find traces of dwarfs, elves, or even the little Belalp witch, who – it is said – flies through the treetops on especially quiet days…
An ideal nature adventure for families with children from 3 years old – for marveling, playing, and experiencing together!
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The themed trail initially follows the valley descent towards the Rischinerwald. There, you first cross the dam of the Bruchji and then a bridge. From there, you enter the mystical natural forest Rischinu. Follow the marble runs through the Rischinerwald to the Park'nRide Stalden in the Rischinerwald. The large barbecue area invites you to linger.
The hike takes about 40 minutes and has only a slight ascent, making it suitable for small children. The ground can be slippery when wet.
The hiking trail is not suitable for strollers!
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 trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. 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 (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; 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 - Tunnel Grand Saint Bernard (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: motorway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig, you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking is available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.
The timetable and more information about arrival can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The wooden balls for the runs can be purchased for CHF 2.– at the Blatten tourist office or at the counter of the Belalp cable cars.
Safety guidelines
The trail is not suitable for strollers (unpaved forest paths, roots, and steps).
The ground can be slippery and slick when wet or raining – please wear sturdy shoes and walk carefully.
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