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#214 of 300 · Lötschental, Bernese Alps

Lötschental Höhenweg

SwitzerlandValais

A balcony path along the sunny north flank of the Lötschental from Lauchernalp to Fafleralp, past larch pastures and alp hamlets facing the Bietschhorn chain; Blatten at the valley head was destroyed in 2025, so check access.

Distance
9 km
Point to point
Ascent
220 m
High point 2,100 m
Time
2 h 30 min
Day hike
Difficulty
Easy
Good paths and little climbing.
Best months
Jun–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Lauchernalp (cable car from Wiler)
Finish: Fafleralp

Route

Topographic map of Lötschental Höhenweg, from Lauchernalp to FafleralpLauchernalpFafleralpStart: LauchernalpFinish: Fafleralp© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartFinishWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Lauchernalp
  2. Fafleralp

Wildlife along the route

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