Lötschental Panoramic Trail and Legend Trail

Lötschental Panoramic trail and Legend Trail

The start of the hike begins on the Lauchernalp. You can reach these easily by post bus from Goppenstein. The hike follows the Lötschental Legend Trail up to the Fafleralp. Surrounded by an impressive panorama, ten old Lötschental legends take you into the world of myths and fairy tales. This route is also ideal for families with children aged 5 and over. Scan the QR codes on the go and read the legends in German, French and English. Anyone who solves the tricky legend quiz will be rewarded with a small gift at the Fafleralp kiosk at the end of the hike.

From the Lauchernalp mountain station, the trail first leads to Weritzalp with its simple wooden chapel. Passing the Tellialp, which invites you to enjoy Valais specialities, you reach the legendary Schwarzsee. Here you can enjoy a refreshing swim, relax and have an idyllic picnic. The route continues at a leisurely pace to the Fafleralp. From there, the postbus will take you back to Goppenstein. The route can also be travelled in the opposite direction and extended to Goppenstein.

Key data

Hiking route: Lauchernalp–Fafleralp

Distance: 9 km Hiking time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Level of difficulty: easy Elevation difference: + 132 m / - 335 m

Partial variant: Lauchernalp-Faldumalp-Goppenstein (4 hours)

Hiking map and elevation profile

Operating hours Postbus Goppenstein-Wiler, Lötschen

Daily from 8 June to 27 October 2024, every hour between 07.03 and 18.03

Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway operating times

Daily from 8 June to 27 October 2024, every half hour between 08.25 and 18.25 Daily from 13 July to 18 August 2024, every half hour between 08.25 and 20.25

Operating hours Postbus Fafleralp-Goppenstein

Daily from 8 June to 27 October 2024, every hour between 08.18 and 19.18

Timetable

Benefit from the following price advantage when you buy the return journey by public transport at the same time:

• 10% discount on a single cableway journey from Wiler to Lauchernalp.

The savings offer is also available at BLS Travel Centres and at any railway ticket counter in Switzerland.

Panoramarestaurant Lauchernalp The panorama restaurant with a unique view of the entire Lötschental valley is located right next to the Lauchernalp mountain station. Restaurant Tellialp Just over halfway along the route, the Tellialp restaurant offers a culinary stopover.

Picnic area Schwarzsee The Schwarzsee picnic area is located on the Schwarzsee (between Tellialp and Fafleralp). Barbecue, seating and water are available.

Hotel Hideway Resort Fafleralp When you reach your destination, you can treat yourself to a meal in the restaurant at the Hotel Hideway Resort.

Kiosk - Gastro Fafleralp Gastro Faflerlap offers a large sun terrace with views of the surrounding mountains. An integrated playground provides fun and games for younger guests. You can also redeem the legend quiz here.

Travel comfortably by train to Goppenstein. From Goppenstein railway station, the post bus (direction Blatten/Fafleralp) will take you to the valley station of the Wiler-Lauchernalp aerial cableway in about 10 minutes.

Timetable