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winter hiking trailPhoto: SiSu Grächen, Holiday destination Grächen St. Niklaus
A relaxed hike with a unique panorama.
At the restaurant Bärgji-Alp you can enjoy warming delicacies and afterwards strengthened take in a wonderful view of the impressive mountain panorama.
This winter hiking trail is a signposted and generally accessible path and runs mostly along the paved road. However, it is not a through road, only used by residents. Therefore, it is often more or less cleared of snow.
Author’s recommendation
The restaurant Bärgji-Alp promises a beautiful view as well as a cozy atmosphere.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Grächen and St. Niklaus tourism and commerce accept no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
For all hikes:
- Carry a map with you. Download the full description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and obey all signs and instructions - for your own safety, for the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Be considerate towards other trail users, plants and animals.
For mountain hikes:
- Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your hike carefully: Take into account the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal factors.
- Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unsettled weather, it is better to turn back early.
Tips and suggestions
Pram accessible
Roadbook
You walk from the junction below the valley station along the gently ascending road through the wintry mountain village. This easy hike takes you to the chapel on the Egga. Pause here, enjoy the view of the fascinating mountain scenery and the Matterhorn. Continue along the road through the idyllic winter forest to Bärgji.
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Visp, take the train to St. Niklaus. There, transfer to the post bus which takes you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends, a direct bus runs from Visp to Grächen. Detailed timetables for trains and post buses can be found at sbb.ch.
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
- Rhine valley: Via Martigny - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus
- Car shuttle Lötschberg: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (bls.ch/autoverlad)
- Car shuttle Furka: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Autoverlad Furka)
- Ticino/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Autoverlad Simplon)
Parking
Parking options in Grächen:
The Millegga parking garage is located at the village entrance of Grächen. Price per day (for covered parking): CHF 15.00
Private parking providers:
Amstutz Trudy
Tel. +41 (0)27 956 13 35
Jeiziner Leon
Tel. +41 (0)27 956 16 31
Hotel Alpha
Tel. +41 (0)27 956 13 01
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
The tourist office in Grächen provides you with information material and brochures about hiking in the destination.
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headwear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions