The "Visperi" irrigation channel, which carries water from the Nanztal, is partly carved into vertical rock. Beautiful views and outlooks towards the opposite Lötschberg southern ramp accompany the entire hike.

Starting in Gamsen, village, signposts lead you into the forest towards Eyholz. From here, the hike runs spectacularly along the Visperi irrigation channel. The terrain is partly rocky and steep, these sections are mostly secured with brackets - surefootedness and a head for heights is however a must for this hike. Towards the end of the hike, you reach the Schlegel, which - powered by a waterwheel - gave the Vispern insights into the flow of the water with its knocking signals. Through the chestnut forest and lush meadows, you reach the town of Visp.

"Suonen" is the term for the historic irrigation channels in Valais, many of which still exist or are even in operation today. They were used by farmers to channel the valuable water from mountain streams to the orchards, meadows and vineyards on the mountain slopes to protect them from drought. The "Visperi" takes its water from the Gamsa in the Nanztal, then crosses forests, fields and steep rocky sections, ending above Visp.

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Starting in Gamsen, village, signposts lead you into the forest towards Eyholz. From here, the hike runs spectacularly along the Visperi irrigation channel. The terrain is partly rocky and steep, these sections are secured with brackets. Towards the end of the hike, you reach the Schlegel, which - powered by a waterwheel - gave the Vispern insights into the flow of the water with its knocking signals. Through the chestnut forest and lush meadows, you reach the town of Visp.

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