- 2:30 h
- 3.88 km
- 571 m
- 3 m
- 2,150 m
- 2,673 m
- 523 m
- Start: Belalp cable-car summit station
- Destination: Hohbiel
The starting point of this snowshoe trail is the mountain station of the cable car on Belalp. First follow the path up to Bruchegg. Beware: snow sports enthusiasts will come towards you here.
Continue along the signposted route to the Tyndall monument. The monument is dedicated to the Irish physicist John Tyndall (1820-1893) and was commissioned by his wife Louisa Charlotte.
It is worth marvelling at the panorama of the Valais mountains from here and enjoying the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. You can also see the historic Hotel Belalp from here. The mountain hotel was opened in 1858 and at that time mainly welcomed guests from England.
The trail continues via a rather challenging but safe ascent to Hohbiel. The descent follows the same route. Alternatively, you can take the Sparrhorn chairlift down.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Belalp cable-car summit station – Bruchegg – Tyndall monument – Hohbiel
From Blatten bei Naters, ride the cable car up to the Belalp summit station. Here, follow the road towards the Hotel Belalp. By the first stream (information panel), follow the road that leads half-left, diagonally uphill, between the new hotel building and the chairlift station. After about 200 metres, at the first junction, take the left turning, which leads to the footpath sign in view and onto the trail that climbs up towards the right to the Tyndall Monument. Here you join the trail up from the Hotel Belalp. The well-marked trail continues up to the chairlift summit station, where it turns horizontally to the right before once again turning uphill and climbing gently, without danger, along the ridge to the summit of the Hohbiel, at 3,021 metres above sea level.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Clothing suitable for snow sports, snowshoes, gloves and weatherproof footwear are all recommended.
In addition, walkers are recommended to carry the same safety equipment as for a ski tour
· avalanche transceiver
· shovel
· probe
Directions & Parking facilities
From Brig railway station, take the PostBus to Blatten (Belalp). On arrival in Blatten bei Naters, ride the cable car (timetable) up to Belalp summit station.
Parking
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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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Stop for a bite or a drink at the historical Hotel Belalp, and enjoy the glorious views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and 4,000-metre Alpine peaks.
Safety guidelines
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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