This hike has a lot to offer you.
Hike leisurely through the various hamlets in Bellwald. Along various small chapels, over hill and dale and through dreamy forests. Cross the young Rotten on the 280m long suspension bridge Goms-Bridge and reach the small village of Mühlebach, where nice pubs invite you to take a short break before continuing along the Rotten to Niederwald and from there back to Bellwald.
Bellwald, village
Bellwald, village
Bellwald - Fürgangen - Mühlebach - Steinhaus - Niederwald - Bellwald
A hike of several hours can bring surprises and be exhausting. It is therefore advisable to bear the following points in mind:
Sturdy hiking boots with a non-slip tread, sufficient sun protection for skin, eyes and head and enough provisions are a prerequisite for every hike. The general rule is: as much as necessary and as little as possible.
The 280 m long and 1.40 m wide bridge is accessible all year round for hikers, wheelchair users and bicycles.
From Sion/Sitten:
After leaving the motorway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road until Naters. Then drive through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Bern:
Take the motorway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car transport. After the car transport, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then drive through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch. After 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Zurich:
Take the motorway in the direction of Gotthard. Then take the exit to the Furkapass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in the summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You arrive in Oberwald. Continue until you cross the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
Bellwald has two large car parks.
The Basper car park is located at the bottom of the village. This car park is free of charge.
The second car park is near the valley station of the mountain railway. There are two large parking areas here, both of which are chargeable.
From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne with the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There you change to the Fürgangen cable car, which will take you directly to the centre of the village. Please note that the Fürgangen cable car is undergoing maintenance work in the off-season.
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