Lötschberg-Panoramaweg, Stage 1/4

High-level path in Alpine foothills from Kiental to Kandersteg. High above the Kandertal through forests and over Alpine pastures. Fascinating views down to the trains of the Lötschberg Railway, which roll through the Kandertal like a model railway.

The long ascent out of the Kiental begins at the Kiental, Ramslauenen bus stop. The yellow-marked hiking trail passes the first houses and climbs to Ramslauenen, running directly past the Berghaus. Shortly afterwards, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,565 m, on the wooded slopes below the Hore at Rüederigs.

Open meadows and pastures then alternate with longer stretches of forest. Rather than crossing a major pass, the next few kilometres are characterised by constant ups and downs. The Bärentritt barbecue site lies directly on the route, roughly halfway through the second half. Continuing towards Kandersteg, the ruins of Felsenburg stand around 250 metres off the trail. The hilltop castle was built in the late 12th century and once served to control the Lötschenpass.

After just over six and a half hours, the route leads through meadows and forest to the first houses of Kandersteg. The approximately 20-kilometre hike ends at Kandersteg railway station in the village.