The beautiful Lötschental Valley was isolated for centuries until the railway opened around 1910 and made it accessible by tunnel from Kandersteg. You travel from Interlaken by train through the tunnel to Goppenstein, from where you change to the local post-bus to continue on up the valley to the end of the road at Fafleralp .

You pass through the attractive little villages of Ferden, Kippel, Wiler, and Blatten, to reach Fafleralp, from where you can continue on foot for as long as you have time, passing the little lake Grundsee and on towards the foot of the Lang glacier.

On your return you must make a point of stopping off at Blatten to explore this charming little village and to have a cup of coffee and torte, continuing on the next bus to Goppenstein.

This is a relatively long trip from Interlaken and requires careful timing so as not to miss any connections.

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Using the Regional Pass:

• From Interlaken WEST take the train to Spiez.
• Change trains to Frutigen.
• Change trains to Goppenstein (via Kandersteg and then through the tunnel).
• Catch the post-bus to Fafleralp via Blatten. (Free with your pass to Blatten then a few francs return fare payable).
• Walk on up past the small lake Grundsee towards the glacier and back. (allow about 1 hour).
• Stop-off and explore the village of Blatten.
• Continue by bus to Goppenstein.
• Take the train to Frutigen.
• Change trains to Spiez.
• Change trains to Interlaken WEST.

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Hints:

• Work out your times carefully in advance so as not to miss any connections.
• Be prepared for some pushing and shoving for the bus at Goppenstein.
• Check the return bus times from Fafleralp before you start walking on up the valley, although there are usually some return taxis for the stragglers.
• Don't miss the village of Blatten, well worth exploring.