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With signposts at strategic footpath junctions, and waymarks at intermediate points, it would be difficult to lose the way. From Hockenalp the path continues to Kummenalp (2083m), then to Restialp (2098m) and round the slopes of the Alplighorn to Faldumalp (2037m). The final leg of the walk is a steepish descent to Ferden in the valley. The village is served by postbus for a return to your valley base.

Section 2 (8km, 2½hrs)

As with the main route, begin by taking the cablecar from Wiler to Lauchernalp, then head to the right along the signed and waymarked footpath described more fully under Walk 8. Hamlets visited on this walk after leaving Lauchernalp are: Weritzalp, Tellialp and Fafleralp. Across the valley views take in the high peaks of Bietschhorn, Breitlauihorn, Lötschentaler Breithorn and the Schinhorn. The big Gletscherstafel wall that buttresses the Breitlauihorn and Breithorn is plastered with small hanging glaciers and is an impressive feature of the valley. On arrival at Fafleralp make your way to the roadhead car park for the postbus back to your base.