Circular hike from Bettmerhorn to Bettmeralp via Märjelensee

5:30 h
15.20 km
237 m
952 m
1,924 m
2,647 m
723 m
Start: Bettmerhorn, top station of aerial cable car
Destination: Bettmeralp

The starting point of the hike is the Bettmerhorn view point, two minutes’ walk from the Bettmerhorn cable-car mountain station (2,647m). At first the route takes you gently downwards via “Uf de Setzu” towards Roti Chumma. The Great Aletsch Glacier is constantly in your sights on this section of the trail, and each step brings you closer. Following the path cut in the rock with stone steps, you head towards Märjela, Märjelensee and the “Gletscherstube” mountain hut. You return to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena via Unneres Tälli or Oberes Tälli (or take a shortcut through the kilometre-long, illuminated Tälligrattunnel). Walk as far as Salzgäb and then follow the path downhill to Fiescheralp. The last section of this fantastic hike takes you back to Bettmeralp.

Aletsch Arena AG

Directions

Bettmerhorn, top station of aerial cable car - Roti Chumma - Märjelensee - Obers Tälli - Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

People undertaking this activity on the basis of the information on this website do so at their own risk. Local conditions may lead to changes in route and exposure to natural hazards. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website or for the conditions under which this activity is undertaken. If in doubt, please contact the destination in advance.

The trail leads through rocky territory, hence a steady footing is required.
Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
Do not leave any waste in nature.

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