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Retrace the approach path a short distance to where it crosses the Faldum stream and divides. Now take the left-hand option towards Restialp. This is a splendid belvedere, narrow and a little exposed in places, leading among larches and along slopes of bilberry and alpenrose. Just below Restialp come to a junction of tracks and take the path heading left up the slope to the hamlet, where refreshments are available.

The Bietschhorn is clearly seen from the Lötschentaler Höhenweg

A track continues to Kummenalp (in 30mins), with fine views throughout. Accommodation and refreshments are also available here, and behind the hamlet an alternative path climbs to the Lötschenpass (see ssss1). The höhenweg maintains its journey along the hillside, heading roughly eastward for another 40mins to Hockenalp (2048m: refreshments), with views dominated by the Bietschhorn. Hockenalp is a cluster of timber chalets and hay barns, and from it the path continues across hillsides seething with crickets in summer to reach the slopes of Lauchernalp in 20mins. The valley’s only ski tows and chairlifts run across the open bowl of hillside; Lauchernalp also has both refreshments and accommodation. Note: It’s possible to descend by cablecar to Wiler from here.