- 1:05 h
- 2.60 km
- 140 m
- 140 m
- 1,333 m
- 1,473 m
- 140 m
- Start: Blatten, valley station cable car (46.359044 N 7.983966 E)
- Destination: Blatten, valley station cable car (46.359044 N 7.983966 E)
From the valley station in Blatten at 1327 meters above sea level, a short stretch of the path follows the road towards the Belstar restaurant. At the curve, turn right and follow the signs into the Rischinerwald forest to Stalden. The path leads you through gently hilly terrain.
From the Stalden parking lot, either return via Rischinerwald to Blatten or hike to the Gibidum reservoir and enjoy the unique nature. The reservoir at 1436 meters above sea level is fed by several mountain streams, the Massa, and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
The path is well suited for a snowshoe outing with the whole family. It is a rather short but very beautiful and easy winter hike.
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Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or northwest Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From northwest Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car transfer Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car transfer 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 - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (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 cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and 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 further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Visit one of the restaurants in Blatten before or after the route and enjoy the beautiful view of the Gibidum reservoir.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause route changes. Blatten-Belalp Tourism assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the full description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your rubbish and that of others with you.
- Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even on cloudy days.
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