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Rischinen - Gibidum Reservoir

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Von Rischinen zum Stausee Gibidum
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From Rischinen, the trail leads to the Gibidum reservoir and back again. A perfect walk for the whole family.

Open

easy

Distance 1.3 km

0:25 h

50 m

60 m

1,484 m

1,436 m

The hike leads from the Stalden car park in Rischinen to the Gibidum reservoir and takes around 50 minutes. The Gibidum reservoir with its area of 21 hectares (about 29 football fields) was completed in 1967 and is fed by the Great Aletsch Glacier.

You can also walk to the reservoir in winter via the steel staircase.

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Author

Blatten-Belalp Tourismus

Update: December 28, 2022

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1,484 m

Lowest point

1,436 m

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Safety information

Despite the "impossible to miss" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.

Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. You have to expect this kind of damage to paths when you go on a hike.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

Tips and hints

If you have any questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch

bahnen@belalp.ch

+41 (0)27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch

+41 (0)27 921 60 40

Start

Rischinen (1474 m) (1,450 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'642'603E 1'135'019N

46.365199, 7.992243

DMS

46°21'54.7"N 7°59'32.1"E

UTM

32T 422482 5135118

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Destination

Gibidum Reservoir

Turn-by-turn directions

The hike starts at the Stalden car park in Rischinen. You can reach it by car in a few minutes from Blatten near Naters. Follow the signs in the direction of the Gibidum reservoir.

Rischinen - Gibidum reservoir

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

You can reach Rischinen from Blatten with the sports bus, which runs free of charge between Stalden - Rischinen - Blatten - Ejia in winter.

It takes about 30 minutes to walk from the Blatten valley station. You can reach Blatten by public transport.

You can find the timetable for the sports bus at www.belalp.ch.

Getting there

Arrival by car

From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig

From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig

From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig

From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig

Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig

From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.

Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig

Blatten bei Naters

From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters.

Parking

The parking spaces in Rischinen are free of charge.

Chargeable parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the multi-storey car park in Blatten near Naters.

You can find more info at:

www.belalp.ch

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'642'603E 1'135'019N

46.365199, 7.992243

DMS

46°21'54.7"N 7°59'32.1"E

UTM

32T 422482 5135118

w3w

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Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.

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Difficulty

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Distance

1.3 km

Duration

0:25 h

Ascent

50 m

Descent

60 m

Highest point

1,484 m

Lowest point

1,436 m

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