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Valley Hike from Kippel to Blatten

Winter Hiking · Lötschental
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Low-level winter hike through the magic valley.
easy
Distance 4.9 km
2:00 h
240 m
95 m
1,550 m
1,350 m
Hike along this pleasant valley route along the wild River Lonza and marvel at the typical Valais villages of Kippel, Wiler and Blatten. There is an opportunity to leave and join the trail at each village.

Author’s recommendation

Order a free copy of the "Cross-country Ski Runs and Winter Hiking Routes" brochure from the Lötschental Tourist Information Office or online at www.loetschental.ch/prospekte
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Update: November 24, 2022
Difficulty
easy
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Highest point
1,550 m
Lowest point
1,350 m
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Safety 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

Kippel, Post (1,386 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'625'655E 1'138'726N
DD
46.399404, 7.772226
DMS
46°23'57.9"N 7°46'20.0"E
UTM
32T 405617 5139157
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Destination

Blatten, Post

Turn-by-turn directions

Kippel - Wiler - Blatten

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Public transport

The postbus runs every hour from Gampel/Steg or Goppenstein to Kippel ("Kippel, Post" postbus stop).

Getting there

Drive into the Lötschental from Goppenstein, past the village of Ferden to Kippel, Post.

Parking

You can park your car in the Kippel car park (not free).

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'625'655E 1'138'726N
DD
46.399404, 7.772226
DMS
46°23'57.9"N 7°46'20.0"E
UTM
32T 405617 5139157
w3w 
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

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Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.9 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
240 m
Descent
95 m
Highest point
1,550 m
Lowest point
1,350 m
Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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