Melcherboden snowshoe trail
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Easy
1h25min
2446m
Loop
+250m
-252m
Description
The Melcherboden snowshoe trail is an easy but scenic winter route above Leukerbad. Over about 3 to 4 kilometers, the route gently ascends through ...
The route starts at the upper roundabout on Melcherbodenstrasse in Leukerbad. From there, the trail leads gently uphill through the winter larch forest. The terrain is pleasant to walk and also suitable for snowshoers with little experience.
At Melcherboden, the highest point of the route, a beautiful view opens over Leukerbad and the surrounding mountains. After a short rest, it continues along a gently descending path towards Restaurant Buljes, which offers a cozy stop. From there, the trail leads directly back to the village.
Transport
From Basel and Zurich: Autobahn A1 to Bern; A6 to Spiez; towards Kandersteg; car shuttle Kandersteg – Goppenstein; towards Gampel; Leuk – Leukerbad – Flaschen/Albinenleitern.
From Geneva: Autobahn A1 to Lausanne; towards Sion/Sierre; Leuk – Leukerbad – Flaschen/Albinenleitern
From Milan: Autobahn A8/A26 towards Simplon; car shuttle Iselle-Brig; towards Leuk – Leukerbad – Flaschen/Albinenleitern.