--- title: "WILDLIFE EDUCATIONAL PATH BELALP - BLATTEN" url: "https://www.belalp.ch/en/tour/wildlife-educational-path-belalp-blatten" description: "From the mountain station of the cable car on the Belalp, the themed trail leads to the Aletschbord, then down to the Holzji and over the hamlet of Egga back to Blatten bei Naters. Along the way down to the hamlet Egga, you will find information boards illustrating details about the native flora and fauna. In Holzji, there is a wildlife observation post. It is worth stopping there and with a bit of luck you might even catch a glimpse of the native wildlife. This hike can be done alone or under the expert guidance of a hunter or a forester. Along the way, you will learn valuable information about wildlife and forest from information boards. The path can also be taken in reverse direction from Blatten to the Belalp." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2835373/4d302e0ce4b47ef23be3bf9924718c1b20f3f9837394a407898c2599c3e89b27/wildbeobachtungsposten.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Blatten-Belalp > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share WILDLIFE EDUCATIONAL PATH BELALP - BLATTEN ========================================== - Tip - 6.68 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Themed trail Wildbeobachtungsposten Blick Richtung Egga Wildbeobachtungsposten Färrich mit Schafen Wildbeobachtungsposten Holzji Infotafel Wildbeobachtungsposten Wildbeobachtungspfosten Holzji Bergführerstübli Wildlehrpfad Wildlehrpfad Färricha - 2:10 h - 6.68 km - 46 m - 799 m - 1,334 m - 2,133 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Belalp (2094 m) - Destination: Blatten bei Naters (1330 m) On this hike from the Belalp via Holzji to Blatten bei Naters, learn more about the native wildlife and enjoy unforgettable views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. From the mountain station of the cable car on the Belalp, the themed trail leads to the Aletschbord, then down to the Holzji and over the hamlet of Egga back to Blatten bei Naters. Along the way down to the hamlet Egga, you will find information boards illustrating details about the native flora and fauna. In Holzji, there is a wildlife observation post. It is worth stopping there and with a bit of luck you might even catch a glimpse of the native wildlife. This hike can be done alone or under the expert guidance of a hunter or a forester. Along the way, you will learn valuable information about wildlife and forest from information boards. The path can also be taken in reverse direction from Blatten to the Belalp. Read more Blatten-Belalp Tourismus Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (6%) Asphalt (1%) Trail (77%) Path (16%) 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 cable car on the Belalp, the new themed trail leads to the Aletschbord, then down to the Holzji and over the hamlet of Egga back to Blatten. This hike can be done alone or under the expert guidance of a hunter or a forester. Along the way, you will learn valuable information about wildlife and forest from information boards. Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended in case there are no inns or shops open. Although the path is consistently very well marked, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Bring 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 - 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. 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 by public transport from Brig or Naters. The Belalp can be reached from Blatten by cable car. Timetables and further information on travel can be found at: Read more Additional information If you have any questions, please contact: **Belalp Bahnen AG** **Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG** Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Refresh yourself with a drink in the "Mountain Guide's Parlor" on the Egga. Read more Safety guidelines Despite the “unmissable” marking of hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map, so that in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area. Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches may come down. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You must expect such trail impairments when hiking. Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partially required. If you think certain trail sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Winter sports - Leisure - Customs - Worth a visit - Place of power - Monument - Slope - Tours 7.08 km - Themed trail 3.37 km - Themed trail 1.86 km - Themed trail - Webcams - Media Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -