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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hiking trails in Raron
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
From Raron over the suspension bridge to Eischoll
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Difficulty
easy
4.5 km
2:15 h
584 m
10 m
An attractive hiking path leads from Raron up and across the suspension bridge to Eischoll.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
From St. German via Raron to Niedergesteln
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Difficulty
T1
easy
4.9 km
1:30 h
79 m
185 m
This cultural walk initially leads from the wine village of St. German to Raron with its castle and rock churches. Then it continues to Niedergesteln, where you climb up to Gestelnburg along the "Knight's Path".
Hiking Trail
· Visp region
Jolischlucht- Rarnerchumma-Bietschtal-Raron
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.4 km
3:30 h
480 m
480 m
Niedergesteln-Jolischlucht-Suspension Bridge-Rarnerchumma-Bietschtal-Raron
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
On the Lötschberg southern ramp
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Difficulty
moderate
10.3 km
3:15 h
229 m
376 m
The spectacular classic high above the Rhone Valley is worth it again and again: close to the unique railway line, mountain views, nice picnic spots and places to stop for refreshments.
Hiking Trail
· Visp region
Jolischlucht
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.9 km
2:45 h
430 m
420 m
Discover the right bank of the Rhone on this hike through the pristine nature of the impressive Jolischlucht gorge.
Long Distance Hiking
· Canton of Valais
Walliser Sonnenweg (4 days) complete route
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
Multi-day route
75.6 km
26:30 h
2,661 m
3,460 m
The thermal baths in Leukerbad, the railway viaducts on the southern ramp, the Stockalper Palace in Brig, and the historic water conduits again and again – there is never a dull moment on this route.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
Walliser Sonnenweg stage 3: Gampel – Ausserberg
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Difficulty
T2
difficult
Stage 3
11.7 km
4:30 h
620 m
242 m
The third stage on the Walliser Sonnenweg leads from Gampel to Ausserberg. The path follows mostly along the Lötschberg railway line, high above the Rhone Valley.
Hiking Trail
· Canton of Valais
Lötschberg south ramp
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Difficulty
T3
difficult
26.8 km
8:45 h
497 m
903 m
The Lötschberg south ramp is a classic of the Swiss high routes. It follows mainly the Lötschberg railway line high above the Rhone valley from Hohtenn to Brig.
Hiking Trail
· Blatten-Belalp
LÖTSCHBERG SOUTH RAMP HOHTENN - NATERS
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
27.3 km
8:00 h
764 m
904 m
The hike follows the Lötschberg railway line from Hohtenn to Naters. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Rhone Valley and learn about the history of the over 100-year-old railway line through information boards.
Thematic Trail
· Canton of Valais
From Ausserberg on the cultural route to Raron
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Difficulty
easy
5 km
1:30 h
59 m
352 m
The old path between Ausserberg and Raron was probably already used by the Romans. Today the cultural route offers insights into the history of Valais and the vineyards near St. German.

