Take some time at the beginning to explore the old village of Blatten near Naters before starting your hike. The trail first leads you into the romantic Blindtal valley. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest and listen to the gentle sound of the flowing water. The hike then continues on to Geimen.
After a short ascent, you will reach the “Oberi Bitscheri” irrigation channel above the lake in Bitschji. Following the channel for a short distance, you can enjoy sweeping views over the Rhone Valley floor, including Naters, Brig, Termen, and Ried-Brig. The path passes by still-visible rock holes where, during the war years, lead, limestone, quartz, crystals, and talc were mined.
After around 1.5 hours, you’ll arrive at Trämel, where you'll find the small, picturesque “Poor Souls” chapel and a renovated pilgrims’ shelter. It’s the perfect spot to take a short break. As you continue your descent, the previously rocky trail becomes greener again, and you’ll reach Naters via Hegdorn and Massegga.
