Bürchen - Stand - Moosalp - Törbel

The hike starts in Bürchen and we begin by taking the chairlift up to Chalte Bode. From there, we first head towards Restaurant Panorama before branching off into the forest. The trail leads through typical Valais landscapes featuring larch forests. The higher you climb, the more impressive the view of the surrounding mountain world becomes. A special highlight is the Stand viewpoint at an altitude of about 2,100 m a.s.l. The highest point of the Moosalp plateau offers an impressive panoramic view of the Upper Valais and numerous four-thousand-meter peaks, including the Bietschhorn, the Weisshorn, and the summits of the Mischabel range. This is also where the giant swing is located, which is a spectacle in itself. Afterwards, the path continues through the Moosalp nature reserve. Along the way lie the Bonigersee and the Breitmattensee. The Bonigersee is largely a raised bog today, while the idyllic Breitmattensee is surrounded by forest and alpine pastures. Both bodies of water give this section its special character. Once you reach Moosalp, a stop at Restaurant Moosalp is a must, as it is considered one of the best restaurants in the Valais. For those with a sweet tooth, we recommend the cream slice. Another classic is the raclette prepared over an open fire. From Breitmatte, the route finally leads through sparse larch forests and over sunny meadows down to Törbel. The typical Valais mountain village with its old, sun-weathered wooden houses provides an atmospheric conclusion to the hike.