Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Visp by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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In 1957 the female citizens of Unterbäch were the first women in Switzerland to obtain the right to vote – 14 years before it was adopted nationwide. The Frauenzitate-Trail (Trail of Women’s Quotes) is dedicated to these courageous women. On the snowshoe tour from Brandalp to Unterbäch you will find a variety of quotes from world-famous women.
4km
90m
440m
1h 50mTour published by:
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| Visp (08:45) | |
| R91 (5m) | |
| Raron (08:50) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (08:56) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (09:04) |
The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
8km360m360m3h 40m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (09:33) |
The trail is not signposted. On the Heimischgarte Trail the Saas Valley shows its quiet side. The delightful snowshoe hike above Saas-Balen leads through the snow-covered “Löübinobodme” natural forest reserve with views of the breathtaking mountains and the glacier landscape.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (08:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (09:13) |
Visperterminen Panorama Trail: the name says it all! The higher you climb, the more 4,000-meter Valais peaks you can admire. This fairly easy tour takes you up Mount Gibidum, with one of the most impressive viewing pulpits in the Rhone Valley.
7km440m440m3h 35mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (09:33) |
| Visperterminen (Talstation) (09:35) | |
| 2267 (6m) | |
| Giw (09:41) |
Past the highest football pitch in Europe and then onto winding paths leading higher and higher – after hiking through the snow-covered larch forest, snowshoe hikers will reach the top of the route with wonderful views of the Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
4km220m220m2h 0mTour published by:
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A snowshoe experience at a height of over 2,000 metres above sea level: the trail leads through the mountain pastures of Gspon, offering virtually uninterrupted views of the village and imposing mountain landscapes. To cap it off, the route goes past Europe’s highest football stadium.
3km200m200m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Visp (08:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (08:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (08:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (09:02) |
| Staldenried (09:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (09:16) |
Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you’ll experience nature at its most beautiful – via the hamlet of Egga with views into the valley, the trail continues until Holzji and the observation post. Once at Aletschbord, you can gaze in wonder at several four-thousand-metre peaks and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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Starting from Blatten valley station, this short and easy trail takes you through the snow-covered Rischinu Forest. The trail initially passes through hilly landscapes in the direction of the Gibidum dam. It’s worth a detour for the views alone.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Visp (08:33) | |
| EC (8m) | |
| Brig (08:41) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (08:48) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (09:10) |
You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
5km1100m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Visp (08:33) | |
| EC (8m) | |
| Brig (08:41) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (08:48) | |
| R42 (32m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (09:20) |
It is obvious why this trail is so popular: It is easy, well marked and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais are always in sight. The peaceful hamlet of Flesch with Valais-style chalets followed by a lovely forest near the Aletschpromenade is also very appealing.
4km260m260m2h 5mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Visp (08:33) | |
| EC (8m) | |
| Brig (08:41) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (08:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (08:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (09:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (09:15) |
