- 3:30 h
- 20.01 km
- 1,005 m
- 1,003 m
- 1,602 m
- 2,491 m
- 889 m
- Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway
- Destination: Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway
The starting point of the circular route is the mountain station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway. The first route section offers a relaxed descent (paved path) down to the hamlet of Domo. There, turn left onto the forest road and ride through the Baderwald towards Martisberg. At the hairpin turn, turn left onto the singletrail. It rises gently at first, then continues flat through the Laggerwald. Stay on the singletrail until a forest road branches off to the left towards Laxerstafel. Here you begin the climb to Fiescheralp. Once on the Aletsch plateau, continue over the Laxeralp, up to the viewpoint Hohbalm. The reward for your effort? A real highlight: the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding mountain ranges! On the way back, initially follow the same route until you turn right near Laxeralp. The last route section takes you via the Bättmer-Hitta and the Bettmersee back to Bettmeralp.
Good to know
Directions
Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway - Alpmatten - upper Domo - pasture - Laxerstafel - Fiescheralp - Hohbalm - Laxeralp - Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmersee - Bettmeralp, mountain station aerial cableway
Safety guidelines
Only use the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Riding the different routes is always at your own risk.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
Basic equipment for mountain biking
- Bicycle helmet (if necessary, enduro or full face helmet)
- Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (if necessary, back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (if necessary, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First-aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tire repair kit
- Spare bicycle tube
- Chain rivet tool
- Allen keys
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation device
- Bicycle lock
Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.
The lists for the “basic equipment” and the “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and are merely suggestions of what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the cantonal road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Take the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Large, fee-charging parking lot/garage at the valley station of the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (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
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
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