8) Village walk

Distance 1.73 km

Duration 0:29 Hours

Difficulty easy

Information

Small information boards throughout the village and also down to Niedergrächen convey interesting facts and tell exciting stories.

Pick up your free "Grächen Village Walk" brochure from the Tourist Office and follow the signposts.

Guided tour available on request.

Characteristics

Ascent

40 Metres

Technique

Descent

41 Metres

Fitness level

Highest point

1.646 Metres

Quality of the experience

Lowest point

1.606 Metres

Scenery

Best season

Jan

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POI details

Embark on a wonderful journey through time and admire historic corners of Grächen amidst the winter mountain scenery! On your winter walk, dive into the history of historic buildings from the early modern period, experience the traditions and customs of the Valais mountain community.

From Visp, take the train to St. Niklaus. There, change to the PostBus, which takes you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends, a direct bus runs from Visp to Grächen.

- Rhone Valley: Via Martigny - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus

- Lötschberg car shuttle: Via Kandersteg - Goppenstein - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (bls.ch/autoverlad)

- Furka car shuttle: Via Andermatt - Realp - Oberwald - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Furka car shuttle)

- Ticino/Simplon: Via Lugano - Centovalli - Domodossola - Brig - Visp to Grächen / St. Niklaus (Simplon car shuttle)