- 2:25 h
- 5.18 km
- 794 m
- 1 m
- 1,339 m
- 2,133 m
- 794 m
- Start: Blatten bei Naters (1338 m)
- Destination: Belalp
On the path from Blatten bei Naters to Belalp via the larch forest, after about half the way you reach the settlement "Egga", which has an exceptional location.
The path leads through the settlement, which nestles like a swallow's nest in a gentle semicircle on the eastern "shore" of a now marshy ice age hillside lake. A village lane, accompanied on the slope side by houses and opposite by utility buildings, leads to an elongated square with a fountain. Almost half of the houses were built in the second half of the 16th century.
After the settlement, the path continues through the larch forest up to Belalp and rewards you after the ascent with a magnificent view of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the Blatten bei Naters cable car stop. Follow the signpost towards «Egga» and after a short ascent cross the road. Then continue towards Rischinu and then on to Egga. From here, follow the path through the village and soon you will find yourself in the larch forest. After the zigzag ascent, you will reach Belalp at Lüßga and continue your hike to Aletschbord.
Blatten – Egga – Larch Forest – Belalp
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should be taken in case there are no opportunities for stops or purchases or if these are closed. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
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 reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue with the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetables and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
If you have any questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
This hike is a particular highlight in autumn when the forest appears in the so-called larch gold.
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmistakable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons, so that in case of thunderstorms or emergencies you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, it is important to 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 drop. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may be muddy and slippery. You must expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.
Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you believe certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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