- 2:24 h
- 4.21 km
- 725 m
- 4 m
- 1,328 m
- 2,053 m
- 725 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters
- Destination: Chiematte - Mountain station gondola lift
Who loves the forest, loves this snowshoe trail. A narrow path leads through the intact spruce forest.
The path starts either in Blatten at the valley station (1327 m) or directly at the middle station Tschuggen (1619 m). From Blatten, head towards the sports store Gasser; from there the path leads over the meadows of Hasel (1500 m) to the holiday village Tschuggen (1619 m).
There is the entrance to Antoniuswald. If you behave quietly, you have a good chance of spotting a deer or chamois. The path through the forest leads to Alpe Bel (2010 m) with its charming chapel and further to the mountain station of the gondola lift.
Enjoy the beautiful panorama at Alpe Bel. End the route with a fine meal at the Chalet Sepp restaurant or Hamilton Lodge. Or relax your soul in the spa area of the Hamilton Lodge restaurant.
You can return to Blatten either by gondola lift at Chiematte or by aerial cableway.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Blatten bei Naters - Hasel or Heji - Tschuggen - Antoniuswald - Alpe Bel - Chiematte - Mountain station gondola lift
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, snowshoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as a sufficient supply of food and drinks should be taken, in case there are no dining or shopping options available or open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry 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 - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: Autobahn 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.
Parking spaces subject to charges are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by the aerial cableway.
Timetables and more information on arrival can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the peace in Antoniuswald.
Refresh yourself upon arrival at Belalp at the hotel/restaurant Hamilton Lodge or the Chalet Sepp and enjoy the view.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Blatten-Belalp Tourism assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked trails and observe all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Be considerate towards other trail users and the environment. Take your waste and that of others with you.
- Bring extra sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in overcast weather.
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