Glacier-capped mountain summits, natural brooks that gurgle down from all directions into the valley below, tiny mountain lakes with crystal clear water and succulent alpine meadows spattered with a large diversity of flowers are just some of the sights to behold. As the main river in the valley, the Lonza carries particularly large volumes of water on hot summer days. Ice melting on the Langgletscher (Lang glacier) is sufficient to cause the river to swell mightily and turn into a spectacular torrent.
Begin of tour: Fafleralp bus stop
End of tour: Fafleralp bus stop
Access starting point: Buses from Goppenstein
Access point of arrival: Buses to Goppenstein
Technical requirements: Medium difficulty
Physical fitness: Medium difficulty
Total altitude meters: Approx. 600 m
Hiking time: 4 hrs.
Season: June to October
Gastronomy: Fafleralp, Anenhütte (Anen hut)
Overnight: Fafleralp, Anenhütte (Anen hut)
Various: Langgletscher and mountain landscapes in the rear Lötschental
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Wildly romantic Lötschental
Fafleralp
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The Lötschental has much more to offer than frightening carnival masks and ski passes on the Laucherenalp. It is the rear of the valley that particularly stands out on account of its magnificent mountain landscapes.
Fafleralp - Anenhütte - Anensee - Fafleralp
At the outset, the route keeps to the right side of the valley (looking towards the river) as it leads from the Fafleralp up to the Anenhütte (Anen hut). Parts of the route are quite difficult and, especially in the upper section, also challengingly steep. The Anensee constitutes the turning point for the hike. A trail with wonderful views of the Langgletscher (Lang glacier) leads steeply down to the Lonza river. Eventually, a path back to the Fafleralp winds its way along the opposing side of the valley.
Pictures: www.tourenguide.ch
At the outset, the route keeps to the right side of the valley (looking towards the river) as it leads from the Fafleralp up to the Anenhütte (Anen hut). Parts of the route are quite difficult and, especially in the upper section, also challengingly steep. The Anensee constitutes the turning point for the hike. A trail with wonderful views of the Langgletscher (Lang glacier) leads steeply down to the Lonza river. Eventually, a path back to the Fafleralp winds its way along the opposing side of the valley.
Pictures: www.tourenguide.ch
The careful planning of a hiking tour will ensure that you also derive the maximum pleasure and enjoyment from it. Please take the time to contact the local information centre and enquire about route and weather conditions before setting off. Your intended hiking trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.
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- Lötschental Tourismus
Dorfstrasse
Postfach 17
3918 Wiler
Tel. +41 (0)27 938 88 88
Fax +41 (0)27 938 88 80
info@loetschental.ch
www.loetschental.ch
