Attractions in Westlich Raron

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

There is a train that drives over it, really impressive ...

The Bietschtalbrücke is a railway bridge of the Lötschbergbahn (BLS) at the so-called Südrampe. It spans the gorge of Bietschbach at a height of 78 m and a length of … read more

The trail along the south ramp of the Lötschbergbahn (BLS) is traditionally made from Hohtenn to Brig, in 2-3 days. A particularly beautiful section is the path from the Bietschbachtal … read more

Ausserberg
Ausserberg is around 1000 meters above sea level. on the slope between the Baltschieder- and the Bietschtal. Its borders start down in the valley on the Rhone and extend … read more

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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

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

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

Very good food at normal prices. The service is very nice and courteous. Nicely located with a small sun terrace.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

The way requires a head for heights

The tunnel is about 1 km long and without light. Short of the northern exit is a kink, so that its incidence of light is only relatively late visible. We went this way without a flashlight. A very interesting experience.

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.

Great section for biking, but it also requires full (at least my) concentration. The path along the bisses is often narrow and down the valley it can be very steep.
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This clear mountain lake lies at just over 2,000 meters. Take a little time and enjoy the view from the small bench that stands here.