--- title: "TYNDALL TRAIL" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/tyndall-trail" description: "From the mountain station of the aerial cableway, the themed trail opened on August 2, 2022, leads up to the Tyndall Monument. The path, along with a new memorial plaque, was opened on the 202nd birthday of the Irish researcher and mountaineer. Along the way, you can learn exciting information about John Tyndall, his life, and his research from information boards." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2753246/b5a32ca8021b863ccf3aa4b6232af72013d6a242d153d55a204972ab7ae52165/tyndall-denkmal-mit-dem-aletschgletscher-im-hintergrund.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share TYNDALL TRAIL ============= - Tip - 3.05 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Themed trail Tyndall Denkmal mit dem Aletschgletscher im Hintergrund Villa Tyndall Bergstation Luftseilbahn Belalp Belalp Bruchegg Aussicht Tyndall Lehrpfad Tyndall Lehrpfad - 1:10 h - 3.05 km - 256 m - 221 m - 2,095 m - 2,351 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Mountain station Belalp - Destination: Aletschbord Belalp On the way to the Tyndall Monument and down to Villa Tyndall, you will discover exciting facts about the life and research of John Tyndall. From the mountain station of the aerial cableway, the themed trail opened on August 2, 2022, leads up to the Tyndall Monument. The path, along with a new memorial plaque, was opened on the 202nd birthday of the Irish researcher and mountaineer. Along the way, you can learn exciting information about John Tyndall, his life, and his research from information boards. Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (1%) Trail (35%) Path (64%) 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 Belalp aerial cableway, the themed trail leads to the Tyndall Monument, then down via Villa Tyndall to the Aletschbord. Along the way, you can learn valuable information about the life and research of the Irish physicist and mountaineer John Tyndall from information boards. Read more Tour information - Refreshment stop Equipment Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and a sufficient supply of food and drinks are recommended, as there may be no places to stop or buy supplies open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring walking sticks or other aids. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** **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 - Tunnel Grand Saint Bernard (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. Read more **Parking** Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters. Further information can be found at: Read more **Public transportation** Blatten bei Naters can be reached from Brig or Naters by public transport. You can reach Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway. The timetable and further information on arrival can be found at: Read more Additional information If you have questions, please contact: **Belalp Bahnen AG** **Blatten-Belalp Tourism AG** Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier Read more Safety guidelines Despite the “unmisleading” marking of the hiking trails, we always recommend carrying an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can quickly find a safe area, for example in case of a thunderstorm or emergency. In adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such trail impairments when you go hiking. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Winter sports - Leisure - Customs - Worth a visit - Place of power - Monument - Slope - Tours 4.46 km - Themed trail 3.37 km - Themed trail 7.08 km - Themed trail - Webcams - Media Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -