Attractions in Westlich Raron

The Hotel Fafleralp has existed for over 100 years. You can stop and spend the night here in the middle of an idyllic larch forest.

The traditional Lötschenpasshütte is located on the historic pass between Kandersteg and Lötschental. Here you can spend the night at 2,690 meters, stop off and enjoy the breathtaking mountain panorama around you.

The originally single-track bridge was also widened when the Lötschberg railway was expanded to two lanes in the 1980s, recognizable by the narrower component without the beam supports for the arch construction of the old bridge.

The Bietschtalbrücke is a railway bridge of the Lötschbergbahn (BLS) on the so-called southern ramp. It spans the Bietschbach gorge at a height of 78 meters and is 136 meters … read more

The hiking trail along the southern ramp of the Lötschbergbahn (BLS) is walked in the classic way from Hohtenn to Brig, in two to three days. A particularly beautiful section … read more

Caution:
At the Chrüterbeizli you have to decide whether you want to hike the further route, which runs high and far behind the Bietschtalbrücke, or the shorter one, which runs … read more

Castle Church of St. RomanusAfter the floods of the Bietschbach in 1414 and 1494, the village church was so badly damaged that the residents decided in 1505, under the … read more

Ausserberg is located at around 1000 meters on the slope between the Baltschieder and Bietsch valleys. Its borders start down in the valley at the Rhone and extend to the … read more

Very good food at normal prices. The service is very nice and accommodating. Beautifully situated with a small sun terrace.

Beautiful, small mountain lake. This is the ideal place to take a break when you are on the Lötschentaler Höhenweg.

The car park at the Fafleralp is a good starting point for various hikes, such as the Lötschentaler Höhenweg or a tour to the Anenhütte. There is a bus service … read more

I love this little church. A magical place with great views. Ideal break.

Castle Church of St. Romanus
After the floods of the Bietschbach in 1414 and 1494, the village church below "on the Biel" was so damaged that in 1505, under the … read more

The Lauchernalp is a good starting point for various hikes in the vicinity. From here you have a great view of the Lötschental. Here you will find a hotel, holiday … read more

In 2005 the municipality of Niedergesteln created a suspension bridge and a metal staircase, which made it possible for dry feet to descend to 900 meters below the roar of … read more

The Wandfluh chapel is located near Turtig / Raron high above the valley floor, nestled against the steep mountain wall overgrown with pines. Brick stations of the crossroads line the … read more

Another real mountain hut without comfort - very nice girls who manage the hut. Great view - good food!

What a panorama! Here you can take a deep breath, linger and forget everyday life. The water of the Grundsee is crystal clear and correspondingly cold. Nevertheless, I would like to jump right in at such a sight!

A very nice hiking trail along a bisse. The path is rather narrow and it goes steeply down. Surefootedness is very important. I would advise people who are not afraid … read more

The bridge is reached via narrow paths that are secured with wire ropes and via iron stairs through a small gorge with a waterfall. Very exciting, especially for children. Can you do well with them?