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Wiler - Blatten
Hiking Trail
· Lötschental
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Wiler-BlattenPhoto: Sandra Stockinger, Lötschental Tourismus
A leisurely hike from Wiler to Blatten.
easy
Distance 5.5 km
1:50 h
370 m
290 m
1,725 m
1,395 m
From Wiler, head towards Weissenried. The Chapel of St. George is situated in the small enchanting hamlet of Weissenried and the tranquillity and remoteness of this place invites visitors to linger a while and relax. From Weissenried, continue on to Blatten. The "Im Brand" Shrine dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua is situated halfway along this section. In Blatten you will find timber houses clad with stone slabs, typical Valais granaries and pure, unspoilt nature with a wide range of flora and fauna. Make a brief detour into the old village of Blatten with its village oven and mill complex.
Author’s recommendation
The 1:25,000 scale hiking map is your perfect companion for an unforgettable day's hiking in the Lötschental. Available from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office in Wiler or online at www.loetschental.ch/webshop
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,725 m
Lowest point
1,395 m
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Show elevation profileSafety information
- Plan your tour carefully
- Ensure that you have a full set of appropriate equipment
- Never embark on a tour alone
- Inform friends, relatives, the mountain hut supervisor or the hotel porter of your proposed tour. Report back when you arrive at your destination.
- Keep a constant eye on weather developments
- Adhere to the principle: if in doubt, turn back!
Start
Wiler, valley cable car station (1,394 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'626'058E 1'138'924N
DD
46.401168, 7.777468
DMS
46°24'04.2"N 7°46'38.9"E
UTM
32T 406023 5139347
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Destination
Blatten, Post
Turn-by-turn directions
Wiler - Weissenried - Blatten
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Wiler ("Wiler, Seilbahn" postbus stop).Getting there
Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the villages of Ferden and Kippel as far as Wiler to the valley cable car station.Parking
You can park your car in the outdoor car park or in the indoor car park beside the cable car valley station (not free).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'626'058E 1'138'924N
DD
46.401168, 7.777468
DMS
46°24'04.2"N 7°46'38.9"E
UTM
32T 406023 5139347
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.5 km
Duration
1:50 h
Ascent
370 m
Descent
290 m
Highest point
1,725 m
Lowest point
1,395 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 16 Waypoints
- 16 Waypoints
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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