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Natural Kneipp path in Blitzingen

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Switzerland's longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul in harmony. For the very brave there is the ice-cold shower under the waterfall or the refreshing bath in the mountain stream.

easy

2.7 km

1:30 h

180 m

175 m

Kneipp yourself healthy. Switzerland's longest natural Kneipp trail brings body and soul in harmony. Health, performance, balance - that is what we all want. In Blitzingen, one of the longest natural Kneipp paths in Switzerland brings body and soul in harmony. Enjoy the soothing water in the great outdoors and kneipp yourself healthy! You walk through meadows, walk barefoot through cold mountain streams, practice sawing logs and learn about natural remedies. For the very brave there is the ice-cold shower under the waterfall or the refreshing bath in the mountain stream.

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Author’s recommendation

In good weather, Kneipping is clearly more fun.

Difficulty

easy

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

1,470 m

Lowest point

1,288 m

Best time of year

Jan

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Rest Stop

Hotel Restaurant Castle

Safety information

Please note the current conditions and recommendations at www.obergoms.ch/sommerbericht

Tips, hints and links

Time table www.sbb.ch

Telephone number of rescue service: 144

Avalanche bulletin and snow situation at www.slf.ch

Start

Blitzingen, parking (1,290 m)

Coordinates:

DD

46.441738, 8.201885

DMS

46°26'30.3"N 8°12'06.8"E

UTM

32T 438693 5143439

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Destination

Blitzingen, village

Turn-by-turn directions

The Kneippweg starts from the car park at the fork in the Furkastrasse towards Chaschtebiel. Then follow the road and cross the tunnel at the avalanche dam. From there, follow the Kneippweg past the hamlets of Wilere and Ammern to the highest point of the tour. From there, follow the hiking trail back to the mountain village of Blitzingen.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public transport friendly

By train to Blitzingen station. With the MGB train from Brig in 56 minutes attainable. Reachable by MGB train from Göschenen in 1hour and 26 minutes. Trains run every hour.