HISTORIC ROAD NATERS - BELALP

From the Naters Marktplatz stop, you go through narrow alleys, past the remarkable ossuary, the parish church, and the Junkerhof. Follow the road uphill and you reach the Klosi, where the path to Blatten branches off to the right. On the way, in the section between Moos and Obermoos, a mule drinking trough carved in stone is visible on the left side. After passing through Geimen, you begin the further ascent towards Blatten bei Naters. Either follow the historic road or take the alternative route through the wooded Blindtal. After a short break in the old village part of Blatten bei Naters, continue towards Egga and Belalp. For this, head towards Rischinen and shortly before crossing the "Bruchji" stream, rejoin the hiking trail which first leads you to Egga and then through the larch forest up to Belalp.

Naters - Klosi - Moos - Geimen - Mehlbaum – Blatten bei Naters - Rischinen - Belalp Aletschbord

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drink, are recommended in case there are no opportunities to stop for food or shopping, or if they are closed. Although the path is continuously very well marked, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.

Despite the "unmistakable" marking of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we always recommend carrying a corresponding hiking map so that, for example, in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.

Especially in autumn, be mindful that the fallen leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches may drop. Particularly in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such path impairments if you undertake a hike.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is required in places. If you believe that certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

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 - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig

Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig

Blatten bei Naters

From Brig, you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then continue by cable car to the car-free Belalp.

Naters

Take the post bus or the local bus (line 1) from Brig to Naters Marktplatz and start your route there.

You can also start your route by walking directly from Brig through Naters.

Blatten-Belalp

Blatten bei Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.

You reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.

The timetable and further information for travel can be found at: www.belalp.ch

Naters

Several paid parking lots and parking garages are available both in Naters and in Brig.

Blatten-Belalp

Paid parking spaces are available in Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.

Further information can be found at:

www.belalp.ch

If you have questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch

bahnen@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch 

+41 (0)27 921 60 40

At the Aletschbord, there is a good view of the Great Aletsch Glacier.

Enjoy a fine coffee at the mountain guide's pub in Egga