Alp experience trail

Background of the path

Grazing and mowing of the alp meadows has shaped the alp landscape for centuries; without management, the meadows would quickly become overgrown and forested. Alp farming has therefore not only determined the life and culture of the Lötschental, but also created the typical cultural landscape of the alp – a landscape that makes the charm and uniqueness of the valley. Lush meadows, the tinkling of cowbells, the buzzing of bees and grasshoppers, an incredible mountain backdrop with sharp ridges and dazzling glaciers.

The romantic idea that most people associate with the alp is often deceptive. Life on the alp used to be hard work, and the reward for the effort was modest. The harsh weather in the mountains and the forces of nature caused additional difficulties for the farmers and demanded many sacrifices.