Lötschental
Lauchernalp
Wiler
Kippel
Blatten
Fafleralp
Welcome to the Magic Valley, with villages nesteld below the array of alps, the Lotschental has much to offer and plenty to explore. This is authentic Swiss at it’s finest and best. Impressive mountain scenery between the Valais Alps and the Bernese Alps. The unspoilt valley with intact villages invites you to a nature-orientated holiday away from the major tourist centres. Starting point for countless mountain tours. Old customs, stories, legends and myths have been preserved here.
Lauchernalp
The region is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, a ski and spa resort, in a league of its own. The mountain panorama reveals a landscape that is simultaneously incomparably unspoiled, wild and peaceful. Lauchernalp has kept its boutique and friendly character, and invites you to relax and spend time in nature away from the major tourist centres, but with excellent access. Every season offers vast possibilities for exploring, summer offering gorgeous hike and bike trails, strong cultural traditions and awe inspiring panoramic views.
TIP: Use your Lauchernalp Guestcard for free Gondola Rides from Wiler to Lauchernalp
OVERVIEW
Summer Activities
Hiking
Mountain Biking
MTB Flow Trail
Lake Swimming
Monster Trotti
Trails are abundant for Mountain Bikers looking for a challenge at alitude, look out for the clearly marked routes
Berghaus Restaurant offers an intimate environment, delicious food and friendly service
You can expect to see different wildlife and nature, as flowers bloom you might even see a marmots making an appearance
Join the fun and rent a monster trotti bike from the Bergbahnen and ride all the way from Lauchernalp to Wiler
DESTINATIONS
THIS SUMMER 2023 SEASON DAY TRIPS
The Berg Panoramic Restaurant at the the Top of the Gondola, a great place to refresh and enjoy the endless views
The highest restaurant in Summer and open in the evenings, watch the sun go down late and soak up the fresh air and spectacular scenery across the vally
Lauchernalp looks over the Magic Valley, sights include Fafleralp, Bietschhorn and Weisshorn. Everyday the lighting and visibility changes, keeping the sensors stimulated and full of wonder
Wiler
Wiler, the village that is the gateway to the Lauchernalp, with the Lotschental Tourism office located right near the bottom of the Gondola, you’ll soon discover even more to what the valley has to offer. Your e-car rental is right there too, incase you need it for a day trip adventure. Wiler itself has a handful of great restaurants like Sporting, Lonza and don’t forget to stop by the Tschäggättä pub for a taste of culture and history. Top up on your groceries at Volg, the valley’s only supermarket.
TIP: Use your Guestcard for free access on the Postauto Bus from Goppenstein to Fafleralp
Summer Activities
Catch the Yellow Posbus bus to the entire valley
Gondola to the Lauchernalp
Hire the electric car
Eat Out at Sporting or Lonza
Walk to Kippel
Wiler is home to many events, this classic car ralley just one of them
A quick ascent from Wiler to Lauchernalp, take you bike along for just CHF 5
Just one of Wiler’s Restaurant, Lonza Restaurant offers dishes of a high standard or a relax and enjoy the sunshine with a drink on the veranda
Meet the lovely, informed and helpful team at the Tourist Information centre
Soaking up the the Summer sun, events throughout the season attracting tourists and bringing the town together
As you enter Wiler, you can be sure that Sporting Restaurant is there to welcome you with excellent pizza, pasta, schnitzel and more
Kippel
Kippel, Wiler’s next door neighbour, is rich in history, culture and beauty. Take a stroll down the quaint streets, lined with well groomed traditional homes decorated with geranium flowers. The village offers camping, the Lötschental Museum, a variety of Restaurants, and of course the alp above, Hockenalp.
TIP: Use your Lauchernalp Guestcard for free entrance into the Lötschental Museum
Summer Activities
Catch the Yellow Posbus bus to the entir3e valley as part of your Guestcard pass
Gonodola to the Lauchernalp
Hire the electric car
Eat Out at Sporting or Lonza
Walk to Kippel
The first chapel was already at the present location when the parish was founded in 1233, the current church was built in the Baroque style between 1740 and 1942
Step inside the Church of St Martin and find peace and tranquility
The blanket of mist starting to make it’s way through the valley
Above Kippel discover Hockenalp and the Chapel of St Anna, built in 1959
The Lötschental Museum, founded in 1982, introduces you to this world of alpine traditions and customs.
Homes in Kippel ecorated with flower boxes with traditional geranium flowers.
Blatten
A must see while staying at Lauchernalp, Blatten, the largest area in the valley, boasts with superb restaurants (home to Michelin guide feature Nest und Bietschorn, great hikes, age old traditions and of course the poweful Lonza river running directly through it. Blatten is easly accessible by car, bus or bike. The village looks directly at the Bietschorn Glacier with Telialp situted up above it.
TIP: Use your Lauchernalp Guestcard for free Summer Gondola rides to and from Lauchernalp
Summer Activities
Retaurants
Hiking
Cycling
Hiking is for all ages! The valley has the most scenic well marked hikes, this one from Lauchernalp to Fafleralp
Carnval week sees the Tschäggätta come out to the streets of Lötschental. You’ll find these statues and figures around the valley as part of their culture and tradition
The Lonza river running all the way through the valley
Views from the Telialp water catchement area
Telialp, found just on the alp above Blatten, stop and refresh here with incredible views and hosts
An incredible tradition and sight to witness, the Grenadiers of God can be seen taking part in the processions on the Feast of Corpus Christi, These “red soldiers” are a legacy from ancient soldiering days.
Fafleralp
Down the far end of the valley lies the area of Fafleralp, part of the Blatten Municipality and famous for Charlie Chaplin who was a regular guest at Hotel Fafleralp. In his words, “There’s nothing more beautiful than the Fafleralp,” he once wrote in the hotel’s guest book. This is undeniably true, as we’ve witnessed for ourselves. The popular hike to the Anenhütte will take you deep into the beauty and immerse you to feel one with nature.
TIP: Use your Lauchernalp Guestcard for free Posbus rides to and from Wiler
Summer Activities
Catch the Yellow Posbus bus to the entire valley as part of your Guestcard pass
Hike to the Anenhütte (total time around 5 hours)
Visit the iconic Hotel Fafleralp hotel, where Charlie Chaplan was a regular guest
Annual Yodeling Festival
Cycling / Hiking routes to from Lauchernalp to Fafleralp
Fafleralp hosts the annual Swiss Yodeling festival, a tradition that continues in the valley and celebrated by all
The Yellow Posbus, a convinient way to travel to and from Fafleralp, simply catch it from the Gondola base in Wiler
The hiking route and map from Fafleralp to Anenhütte is well marked and easy to follow
Summer Day Trip Destinations
Leukerbad
Discover the best of The Magic Valley, Epic Hiking Trails for all levels, Lake Swimming, Mountain Biking in the Alps, visiting the local Lötschentaler Museum, and jump on Monstertrotti for a thrilling ride from Lauchernalp to WIler.
Summer Day Trip Destinations
The Alpine Village and Ski Reseror of Zermatt is most famous for the Matterhorn and, in particular, its historic first summit by Edward Whymper on the 14th of July 1865. All year round skiing, Retail Shopping and a magical world of adventure awaits.
