Wildly romantic Lötschental

Technical information

Begin of tour:	Fafleralp bus stop
Point of arrival:	Fafleralp bus stop
Access starting point:	Buses from Goppenstein
Access point of arrival:	Buses to Goppenstein
Physical fitness:	Medium difficulty
Difficulty:	Medium difficulty
Total altitude meters:	Approx. 600 m
Hiking time:	4h
Season:	June to October
Gastronomy:	Fafleralp, Anenhütte (Anen hut)
Overnight:	Fafleralp, Anenhütte (Anen hut)
Various:	Langgletscher and mountain landscapes in the rear Lötschental

Description

Fafleralp - Anenhütte - Anensee - Fafleralp

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.

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.

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The careful planning of a 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 trail may be fully or partially closed, depending on the time of year and weather conditions.