--- title: "SNOWSHOE TRAIL TYNDALL" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/snowshoe-trail-tyndall" description: "The starting point of this snowshoe trail is the mountain station of the aerial cableway. Initially, follow the path uphill to Bruchegg. Attention: winter sports enthusiasts come down here. Continue along the marked route to the Tyndall Monument. The monument is dedicated to the Irish physicist John Tyndall (1820-1893) and was erected at the request of his wife Louisa Charlotte. It is worth admiring the panorama of the Valais mountain world from here and enjoying the Great Aletsch Glacier. From here, you can also see the historic Hotel Belalp. The mountain hotel opened in 1858 and primarily welcomed guests from England at that time. The trail then continues with a rather challenging but safe ascent to Hohbiel. The descent follows the same route. Alternatively, you can take the Sparrhorn chairlift down." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2835158/76736a1c57b24433c35f0c443b82069bb152f013fa4f8ce4a21c18b1ca1e971f/panoramablick.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share SNOWSHOE TRAIL TYNDALL ====================== - Tip - 3.88 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Snowshoeing Panoramablick Sonnenaufgang Tyndall Denkmal Mit Blick auf den Hohstock Tyndall-Trail Schneeschuhwandern Schneeschuhwandern Schneeschuhwandern - 2:30 h - 3.88 km - 571 m - 3 m - 2,150 m - 2,673 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Mountain station, Belalp - Destination: Hohbiel, Belalp Discover snowshoeing and Belalp on the trail of the Irish scientist John Tyndall: via Bruchegg, the path leads to the Tyndall Monument and then up to Hohbiel. The starting point of this snowshoe trail is the mountain station of the aerial cableway. Initially, follow the path uphill to Bruchegg. Attention: winter sports enthusiasts come down here. Continue along the marked route to the Tyndall Monument. The monument is dedicated to the Irish physicist John Tyndall (1820-1893) and was erected at the request of his wife Louisa Charlotte. It is worth admiring the panorama of the Valais mountain world from here and enjoying the Great Aletsch Glacier. From here, you can also see the historic Hotel Belalp. The mountain hotel opened in 1858 and primarily welcomed guests from England at that time. The trail then continues with a rather challenging but safe ascent to Hohbiel. The descent follows the same route. Alternatively, you can take the Sparrhorn chairlift down. Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (3%) Gravel (1%) Trail (20%) Path (76%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From the mountain station of the aerial cableway, follow the road until Bruchegg. At Bruchegg (information board), follow the road that leads diagonally uphill half left between the hotel extension and the chairlift station. After about 200 meters, take the first left branch, which leads to the visible hiking signpost and onto the path that climbs to the right towards the Tyndall Monument. Here you meet the path that leads up from Hotel Belalp. The trail continues on a well-maintained path up to the mountain station of the Sparrhorn chairlift. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Sturdy footwear, snowshoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and sufficient supply of food and drinks should be brought in case there are no facilities for rest or shopping or they are closed. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Take poles or other aids along. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there****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 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: motorway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig **Blatten bei Naters** From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue with the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp. Read more **Parking**Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the car park in Blatten bei Naters. Further information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation**Blatten bei Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport. You can reach Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway. Timetable and more information about how to get there can be found at: Read more Literature Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author If you need a breather or a refreshment after the ascent, the Hexenbar, right next to the mountain station of the Sparrhorn chairlift, is just the place. Read more Safety guidelines The use of the snowshoe routes and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the routes. 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 "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. \- Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your trash and that of others with you. \- Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in cloudy weather. Read more Map Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Visit - Winter sports - Activity programme - Worth a visit - Place of power - Monument - Slope - Tours 1.97 km - Snowshoeing 4.21 km - Snowshoeing 6.51 km - Snowshoeing - Webcams - Media - Media Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -