- 4:32 h
- 14.08 km
- 644 m
- 644 m
- 1,092 m
- 1,589 m
- 497 m
- Start: Bellwald, village
- Destination: Bellwald, village
This hike has a lot to offer you.
Hike leisurely through the various hamlets in Bellwald. Along various small chapels, over hill and dale and through dreamy forests. Cross the young Rotten on the 280m long suspension bridge Goms-Bridge and reach the small village of Mühlebach, where nice pubs invite you to take a short break before continuing along the Rotten to Niederwald and from there back to Bellwald.
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Directions
Bellwald - Fürgangen - Mühlebach - Steinhaus - Niederwald - Bellwald
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
After leaving the motorway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road until Naters. Then drive through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Bern:
Take the motorway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car transport. After the car transport, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then drive through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Zurich:
Take the motorway in the direction of Gotthard. Then take the exit to the Furkapass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in the summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You arrive in Oberwald. Continue until you cross the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
The Basper car park is located at the bottom of the village. This car park is free of charge.
The second car park is near the valley station of the mountain railway. There are two large parking areas here, both of which are chargeable.
Additional information
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
- The hike leads over a suspension bridge, so it is advisable to be free of giddiness and have no fear of heights. Do not overexert yourself.
- Take regular breaks, about every 1-1½ hours and whenever your concentration begins to wane. Rest and refresh yourself with something to drink and a snack.
- Regularly check your location and compare it with your schedule. This way you can think about alternatives, shortcuts, aborts, etc. in good time.
- In bad weather, turn back or seek shelter in good time. If there are storm clouds, it is advisable to abort the tour as soon as possible.
- Plan enough time and energy reserves for the ascent.
- Let mountain bikers pass without obstructing them.
Map
- Rotten Verlag; Nr. 1 Aletsch; 1:25'000
- Rotten Verlag; Nr. 2 Binntal; 1:25'000
- Rotten Verlag; Nr. 3 Goms; 1:25'000
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