Above Leukerbad via the Heilbadweg and Weidenweg

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A short walk offering a variety of views of the surroundings of Leukerbad. The vantage point is high enough to provide an exceptional view of the Gemmi cliffs. On this route, you can also admire the peaks of the Vallon de Réchy.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.08 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 545 ft
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    Descent: - 558 ft
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    Highest point: 5,157 ft
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    Lowest point: 4,567 ft
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Description of the walk

This walk starts and ends at the parish church of Maria Hilfe des Christen (Mary, Help of Christians) in Leukerbad.

(S/E) From the church, head to the village square (Dorfplatz). Turn left onto Tuftstrasse; at the first bend, enjoy a remarkable view of the Gemmi walls. Continue along this road, which after a second bend becomes Ringstrasse. Carry on until you reach a junction with the Heilbadweg ( view of the peaks of the Réchy valley: Les Becs de Bosson, La Brinta and La Maya).

(1) Turn right onto the Heilbadweg path,

(2) Ignore a path coming from the left (which you will take on the way back) and go straight on.

(3) At the fork in the road shortly afterwards, keep to the right and head north-east. Overlooking the Dala torrent and the thermal springs trail. Shortly after an alpine chalet, start a bend towards a bridge over the Dala torrent.

(4) Cross the bridge and take the second path on the left. Head uphill and continue to the Buljes restaurant. Descend until you reach Melkerbodenstrasse.

(5) Cross it and take the shortcut to cut a bend. Cross the road again and take the path that descends to the left towards the Dala. Cross the river, turn right and rejoin the Heilbadweg.

(2) Then turn right. At the Fork in the road shortly afterwards, take the path on the right which descends towards the stream. Follow the Dala to the entrance to the village. Come out onto Dorfstrasse and follow it to the left. Take the first left, Kirschstrasse, and follow it to the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,613 ft - Kirche Maria Hilf (Leukeurbad)
  2. 1 : mi 0.37 - alt. 4,738 ft - Ringstraße x Heilbadweg
  3. 2 : mi 0.55 - alt. 4,803 ft - Junction of the Northern Circular Loop
  4. 3 : mi 0.95 - alt. 5,121 ft - Bridge over the Dala
  5. 4 : mi 1.42 - alt. 4,872 ft - Road crossing
  6. S/E : mi 2.08 - alt. 4,613 ft - Kirche Maria Hilf (Leukeurbad)

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
Payzia
Payzia

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for all the information.

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User 12804195

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The trails are very well signposted and extremely well maintained.

THANK YOU

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