Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil
Rischinerwald Trail
Blatten, Talstation
- Distance
- 4.0 km
- Duration
- 2:05 h
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Descent
- 260 m
- Fitness
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
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.
The lower station is just a few steps from the Blatten b. Naters (Belalpbahn) bus stop. This is where the four-kilometre snowshoe loop begins. It climbs out of the village across open slopes before soon entering the forest. Beyond the houses of Rischinen, it passes the Stalden rest area; the ascent then continues between woodland and clearings.
After just under two kilometres, the route reaches its highest point at around 1'480 m. From here, it descends to the Gibidum reservoir above the Massaschlucht gorge. The water is used to generate power in Bitsch; the power station also drives pumps for the Lac des Dix.
From the reservoir, the route sweeps back in a wide arc. Stretches of forest alternate with open terrain, with rocky ground emerging in places. Towards the end, the houses of Blatten come back into view before the snowshoe tour finishes at the lower station after just over two hours.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.
Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
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Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
