Blatten (Lötschen)

Blatten in Loetschental

Blatten ( Lötschen ) ( Valais German: Blattu ) is a Munizipalgemeinde the district west Raron in the German-speaking part of the canton of Valais in Switzerland.

Geography

Blatten altitude of 1540 meters and is the highest municipality in Loetschental. Through the village flows the Lonza, which springs in the municipality at the Lang Glacier. The commune includes the hamlets Eisten, Ried and Weissenried. The place is located in the area since 2002 a UNESCO World Heritage Site declared mountain Jungfrau-Aletsch -Bietschhorn.

Attractions

Personalities

  • Johann Siegen (1886-1982), pastor in Feschel (1912-1914), Prior in Kippel (1914-1974)
Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area Ausserberg Eischoll Ferden Steg-Hohtenn Hohtenn Steg, Valais Municipalities of the canton of Valais
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