Aletsch Panorama Trail & Lötschberg South Ramp

Of course we love all of our hiking tours, but this one is simply a must for lovers of getting around on foot. The Lötschberg South Ramp and the Aletsch Panorama Trail can equally be named as classics of the hiking world. But they are by no means dusty, quite the opposite: glaciers, suspension bridges, viaducts and of course brilliant views await!

Details of the hiking classics of Switzerland

At the start, the tour leads along the Lötschberg railway to the Bietschtal bridge and over a first suspension bridge to Ausserberg. The historic village centre with its wooden houses is well worth a walk. With a view of the Baltschieder Viaduct, hike towards Naters and from Blatten up to Belalp. By the way, you are in the UNESCO World Heritage region "Jungfrau-Aletsch".

One of the stages is dedicated to the Aletsch Glacier. You hike through the nature reserve of the Aletsch forest, which holds a certain fascination not only because of the great views of the glacier. The ancient larches and stone pines create a special atmosphere. The most impressive panoramas await you on the stage from Riederalp to Fiescheralp. The Märjelensee lake, the Goms mountains, the Fieschergletscher glacier and the "Aspi-Titter" are the numerous attractions on the last kilometres.

Highlights of the 7-day hiking tour

• First-class panoramas: Magnificent views await you on this trip from day 1. Stop at the Bärgji-Alp and soak up the alpine mountain world with sugar-topped peaks. The highlights of the trip are certainly the two glaciers Aletsch and Fiescher, which can be enjoyed from all angles.
• The historic Suonen trails: The area around the Lötschberg south ramp scores with numerous hours of sunshine. In the past, it was all the more important to supply the area with water. Elaborate waterways were built for this purpose - the Suonen.
• The imposing Aletsch Glacier: 23 kilometres long and over 80 square kilometres in size, the Aletsch Glacier is the largest in the Alps. Its constant movement is fascinating, but it too suffers from glacial melt.
• The "Aspi-Titter" - a 160-metre-long suspension bridge - awaits at the foot of the Fiescher Glacier. At a height of 120 metres, the bridge swings very gently back and forth. While you should not suffer from giddiness, you will experience an incredible feeling of freedom when crossing the bridge.

Useful information about the hiking tour with Eurohike

While most stages are between 10 and 12 kilometres long, day 3 requires 21 kilometres. Allow plenty of time for the steep sections and be sure to take plenty of rests to savour the spectacular views.

• From Mont Blanc to Ticino - Switzerland offers hiking highlights galore. You can find information on the various regions and tours here.
• A hike in the area of the canton of Valais  is pure enjoyment; after all, there are around 8,000 kilometres of hiking trails here.