- 2:15 h
- 7.46 km
- 70 m
- 718 m
- 674 m
- 1,327 m
- 653 m
- Start: Blatten near Naters (1334 m)
- Destination: Naters
First, take time to explore the old village of Blatten near Naters and then begin the hike. Initially, the path leads you into the romantic Blindtal. Enjoy the tranquility of the forest and listen to the babbling of the water. The hike then continues to Geimen.
After a small ascent, you reach above the lake in Bitschji at the "oberi Bitscheri" water pipeline. Following its course for a short time, you enjoy a wide view into the valley floor of the Rhone valley with Naters, Brig, Termen, and Ried-Brig. The path passes visible rock cavities where, during the war years, lead, lime, quartz, crystals, or talc were mined.
After about 1.5 hours, you reach Trämel with the small, picturesque Armenseelen chapel and the renovated pilgrims’ shelter. Take a short break here. On the further descent, the previously rocky path becomes green again and you reach Naters via Hegdorn and Massegga.
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Directions
The hike starts in Blatten near Naters. Follow the signs towards Blindtal. You will pass the Reka holiday village and the old bakery "Wichije." After a short descent, you reach the Blindtal and continue to Geimen to the parking lot. Follow the road and just below the last houses of Geimen, the path to Bitschji branches off to the left. The path runs above the lake and you reach the "Obere Bitscheri" water pipeline. Next, continue to the St. Laurentius chapel and then to the Armenseelen chapel in Trämel. Follow the hiking trail further to Hegdorn, from there to Massegga, and then down to Naters.
Blatten near Naters – Geimen – Bitschji – Trämel – Hegdorn – Massegga – Naters
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, are recommended as there may be no opportunities for stops or shopping open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Bring poles or other aids as well.
Directions & Parking facilities
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: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
Blatten near Naters
From Brig you reach Blatten near Naters via Naters, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available in Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten near Naters.
More information can be found at:
Blatten near Naters can be reached from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetables and more travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
For questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourism AG
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Enjoy the path through Blindtal
- Visit the Armenseelen chapel in Trämel
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmistakable" marking of hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that, for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, pay attention that fallen leaves on the ground may conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches may drop. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such impairments when hiking.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Some sure-footedness is required. If you believe certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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