LÖTSCHBERG SOUTH RAMP HOHTENN - NATERS

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended, especially since there may be no places to stop or shop open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Take poles or other aids with you. 

Despite the “unmissable” marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that you can quickly find a safe area, for example in the event of a thunderstorm or an emergency.

Especially in autumn, note that leaves lying on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. Trees can still fall or branches can drop after storms. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such path disturbances when you go hiking.

Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partly required. If you think certain sections of the path are impassable for you, you should bypass them.

Arrival by car

From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwest Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig

From Northwest 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 over 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 over the pass) - Martigny: motorway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig

Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig

You travel by train to Brig or Hohtenn, depending on where you want to start.

Find the SBB timetable at: www.sbb.ch

- The Guard and Fortress Museum in Naters is worth a visit

- Enjoy the beautiful and unique view over the entire Rhone Valley