Circular hike from Bettmeralp through the Aletsch Forest and back
- 4:15 h
- 12.85 km
- 566 m
- 505 m
- 1,924 m
- 2,333 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station cable car
- Destination: Bettmeralp, valley station Gondola Bettmerhorn
The first section of the route leads you from Bettmeralp up to Bettmersee and along the west shore to the fork towards Gopplerlücke. Now follow the Herrenweg to the Berghaus Toni (Riederalp West). From there, continue climbing to Riederfurka, where a visit to the Pro Natura Center Aletsch in Villa Cassel is recommended. Well informed about the Aletsch Forest and the UNESCO World Heritage, you then start from Riederfurka for the hike (Moränenweg) through the protected Aletsch Forest. After about 30 minutes, the view opens up to the impressive Great Aletsch Glacier. Passing centuries-old larches, continue hiking towards Moosfluh and Biel. Here you switch to the side of the sun plateau and begin the last stage of the hike: The descent to Bettmersee and back to Bettmeralp.
Important: The Aletsch Forest has been under strict nature protection since 1933 – please adhere to the posted rules!
Good to know
Directions
Bettmeralp – Bettmersee – Gopplerlücke – Herrenweg – Riederfurka – Moränenweg – Moosfluh – Biel – Bettmersee - Bettmeralp
Safety guidelines
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page.
- Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions.
- Close gates behind you after passing through.
- Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Trekking poles
- Printout of the hiking trail
Directions & Parking facilities
Along Cantonal Road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The exhibition and alpine garden of the nature conservation center in Villa Cassel at Riederfurka are worth seeing! Be sure to plan a visit!
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