Valais
Your excursion to Hohtenn
Enjoy a hiking experience on the trail of the legendary 100-year-old mountain railway line on the Lötschberg southern approach, getting off to a relaxed start with PostBus route 592: from Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof, the Postbus will take you directly to Hohtenn, Dorf – the ideal starting point for one of the most beautiful hikes in Valais. Get your excursion off to a relaxed and sustainable start.
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Hohtenn – Ausserberg hike
The hike along the Lötschberg southern approach is one of the most impressive routes in Valais. The particularly popular stage from Hohtenn to Ausserberg is around 9.4 kilometres long (walking time approx. 3 ½ hours) and is ideal for hikers of all ages – including families with sure-footed children with experience of hiking.
The Hohtenn, Dorf (PDF, 558.5 KB) Postbus stop is about a 25-minute walk from the starting point of the hike. Thanks to its sunny location, this hike is a particular highlight in spring and autumn.
What awaits you
- spectacular views of the Valais mountains
- historic railway buildings along the Lötschberg railway line
- idyllic bisses (irrigation channels) along steep rock faces
- varied scenery with a mix of Alpine and Mediterranean vegetation
Duration |
3 hrs 30 mins (without longer breaks) |
Difficulty level |
Medium |
Distance |
9.4 km |
Getting there: |
Hohtenn, Dorf (PostBus route 592) |
Return journey |
Ausserberg, Bahnhof (PostBus route 522) |
Season |
From April to November |
On reaching your destination in Ausserberg, you can travel conveniently on PostBus route 522 (PDF, 654.9 KB) from Ausserberg, Bahnhof to Visp, Bahnhof Süd. Alternatively, you can extend your hiking adventure with an additional second stage towards Brig (approx. 5 hours).
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Experience the Lötschberg southern approach as a hike in several stages
The stage from Hohtenn to Ausserberg is just one stage of the 26-kilometre-long hike along the Lötschberg southern approach. You can either hike along the entire length of the route, or you can discover it flexibly in stages. Thanks to the good Postbus connections, you can plan your outward and return journeys individually.
Possible starting points include:
- Hohtenn
- Ausserberg
- Eggerberg
- Loading
- Brig
More experiences around Hohtenn and Ausserberg
Steg-Hohtenn discovery trail
The Steg-Hohtenn discovery trailTarget not accessible, where you can immerse yourself in bygone times. Interactive stops, play opportunities and exciting stories make it the ideal family destination. You can also start the Steg-Hohtenn discovery trail in Hohtenn.
Hiking time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Steg indoor pool
The Steg indoor poolTarget not accessible is ideal for all types of weather: a 25-metre indoor pool, a children’s pool and, in summer, an outdoor area with a lawn and children’s outdoor pool.
Ausserberg Museum
The Ausserberg MuseumTarget not accessible offers insights into traditional Valais life – from agriculture to water usage. The museum makes various historical buildings accessible to the public.
Outdoor escape games
Discover Ausserberg in a fun way Outdoor escape gamesTarget not accessible in groups and solve exciting tasks.
The benefits for you
Start with PostBus route 592 (PDF, 558.5 KB) and end with PostBus route 522 (PDF, 654.9 KB) – surrounded by nature and with no need to hunt for a parking space.
