Grächner Wildlife Trail

Distance 8.65 km

Duration 3:55 Hours

Difficulty hard

Information

The route takes you uphill via Hannigalp and Stafel to the mysterious Heidnisch Tossu. Along the way, you’ll find engaging information boards and interactive stations that combine a thirst for knowledge with physical activity in a really cool way. Nature cinema included, so don’t forget your binoculars! Immerse yourself in the world of local wildlife in a fun way—and with a little luck, you might even spot chamois, marmots, and other animals in the wild. Hike, marvel, and share adventures together. Learning has never been so hike-able!

Characteristics

Ascent

760 Metres

Technique

Descent

775 Metres

Fitness level

Highest point

2.502 Metres

Quality of the experience

Lowest point

2.120 Metres

Scenery

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POI details

The demanding King's Route leads uphill from Hannigalp and carries your feet over gentle earthy as well as rocky paths. The exciting route guide leads you via Chleini Furgge towards Stafel. There are stops at play huts up to Heidnische Tossu. From there, continue downhill to the Lowizig play hut and past viewpoints back to Hannigalp. This varied hike along the game trail with playhouses and a play station also offers you breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain scenery. With some luck, you may encounter wildlife.

From Visp, take the train to St. Niklaus. There you change to the PostBus which takes you to Grächen every half hour. On weekends, a direct bus runs from Visp to Grächen. Detailed timetables for trains and PostBuses can be found at sbb.ch.

Rhône 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)

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