Mountain biking in the Lötschental is once again possible following this summer’s devastating landslide, though only with adjusted route selection. The Breithorn Bike trail has been particularly hard hit: approximately 75 percent of the route has been destroyed or is currently inaccessible. The reconstruction is in the preliminary planning phase, but numerous hurdles must still be overcome before it can be realized. These include issues of safety, permits, financing, and structural feasibility in alpine terrain.

The Bietschhorn Bike No. 145 and the Valais Alpin Bike No. 41 remain open. The latter’s route currently ends at Lauchernalp rather than in Blatten as before. The connections toward Goppenstein, Jeizinen, and Leukerbad are also open. On Lauchernalp, the “Loichitrail” flow trail is also available for use. Public transportation is recommended for travel to the area. Access to the valley has been restored, though access toward Blatten remains restricted. The Canton of Valais plans to begin the phased reconstruction of the cantonal road between Wiler and Blatten starting in spring 2026, with full operation scheduled by the end of 2029 at the latest. The road to Wiler had already reopened in June 2025; at that time, PostBus service ended at Wiler Dorf. Current schedules and access options should be checked before the trip. For mountain bikers, the combination of public transit, the Wiler-Lauchernalp cable car, and biking is therefore usually the most sensible option.

At the same time, the region is working on new initiatives. The Fafleralp Bike Route is under construction, which is intended to run from Lauchernalp via Fafleralp back to Blatten and Wiler.

loetschental.ch