- 1:05 h
- 2.60 km
- 140 m
- 140 m
- 1,333 m
- 1,473 m
- 140 m
- Start: Blatten, cable car base station
- Destination: Blatten, cable-car base station
From the valley station in Blatten at 1327 metres above sea level, follow the road for a short stretch in the direction of the Belstar restaurant. At the bend, turn right and follow the signs into the Rischinerwald forest to Stalden. The path leads you through slightly hilly terrain.
From the Stalden car park, you can either return to Blatten via Rischinerwald or hike to the Gibidum reservoir and enjoy the unique natural surroundings. The dam at 1436 metres above sea level is fed by the Massa and the Great Aletsch Glacier as well as various mountain streams.
The trail is ideal for a snowshoe hike with the whole family. It is a rather short but very beautiful and an easy winter hike.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Blatten cable-car station – Rischinerwald – Stalden – Rischinerwald – Blatten cable-car station
From the Belalp cable-car station in Blatten bei Naters, you first walk about 400 metres along the road towards the Restaurant Belstar (“zum Franz”). At the corner just below the restaurant, the trail takes you into the Rischinerwald (Rischinen forest). From here, an attractive round walk leads you across gently undulating terrain to Stalden and back. From Stalden car park, you can also head off towards Tschuggen or walk through the Rischinerwald towards Belalp; alternatively you can walk to the Gibidum reservoir, enjoying an intimate experience of pristine nature. The main trail leads back through the Rischinerwald to the cable-car station in Blatten bei Naters.
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Winter equipment
Clothing suitable for snow sports, gloves and weatherproof footwear are all recommended, along with p rotection against the cold and against the sun, telescopic or ski poles, and snowshoes if required. In addition, walkers are recommended to carry the same safety equipment as for a ski tour :
· avalanche transceiver
· shovel
· probe
Directions & Parking facilities
You can reach Blatten bei Naters from Brig or Naters by public transport or private vehicle.
Short-stay car park
For durations of less than one day, the best option is the short-stay car park (fee payable).
Indoor / outdoor car parks
Guests who stay for longer than 2 days in Blatten-Belalp can park in the outdoor or indoor car parks. Payment can be made at the ticket machines or at the information and ticket counters in Blatten.
The car parks cost CHF 12.00 a day in winter and CHF 9.00 in summer.
Guests who have paid the tourist tax or who are members of Pro Blatten enjoy a discount of 15%.
Rischinu car park
During the winter season, the car park in Rischinu may be used free of charge. A regular shuttle bus carries guests to the base station of the cable car and gondola in comfort.
Further information: http://www.belalp.ch/regionorte/blatten-belalp/parkmoeglichkeiteninblatten.php
http://www.belalp.ch/gettinghere/bycar.php
Accessible by train and bus.
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Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Take a rest in one of the restaurants in Blatten after the walk and enjoy the beautiful views from the Gibidum dam.
Safety guidelines
Safety advice for winter
Even on marked snowshoe trails there is a residual risk, so you should never count on a route being totally safe. Never leave the marked trails.
We recommend you carry the same safety equipment as for a ski tour.
Always check the latest avalanche bulletin ( www.slf.ch/en ).
In cases of uncertainty, please consult the local cable-car company, Belalp Bahnen AG: / +41 27 921 60 40.
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