The tour starts by the public transport hub in Fiesch, with some relatively flat terrain on the way towards Lax via Wiler where you can warm up. This is the start of the big climb: more precisely, the 12 km long and mostly unpaved Alpine and forest road that winds its way tightly through the woods and later across the meadows to Fiescheralp. After this section you'll have covered an impressive altitude difference of 1,200 metres, so most of the climbing is already behind you. From Fiescheralp, the route continues past the cable car station and towards Märjela along an Alpine road 6 km long. The gradients are very moderate on this section of the route and once you reach Obers Tälli, you'll enjoy a magnificent view of the Fiescher Glacier. The final stage leads through the illuminated Tälligrat tunnel straight to the Gletscherstube restaurant, where you can regain your strength with some Valais specialities.
- difficult
- 35,76 km
- 4 hours
- 2361 m
- 1049 m
- start: Fiesch, public transport hub
- destination: Fiesch, public transport hub
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Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub
Fiesch, public transport hub - Lax - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Fiescheralp - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub
Tour variants:
If you want to avoid the exhausting climb from Fiesch to Fiescheralp, take the cable car to Fiescheralp and start the tour from there. Alternatively, you can cycle there from Riederalp or Bettmeralp.
Ausschliesslich die markierten Bike-Wege und Strassen benutzen und die Beschilderung befolgen. Bitte Gatter und Weidezäune wieder hinter sich schliessen. Rücksicht nehmen auf Wanderer sowie Pflanzen und Tiere. Wanderer haben grundsätzlich Vortritt. Eigene Fähigkeiten und Kondition gut einschätzen. Das Befahren der verschiedenen Routen erfolgt grundsätzlich auf eigene Verantwortung.
Mountainbike, helmet, weatherproof clothes, sun protection, enough liquids (particularly water)
Don't forget to plan a short walk from the Gletscherstube to the "Platta"! From here you can enjoy a stunning view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the biggest ice stream in the Alps.
Drive from Brig to Fiesch on the road 19.
Please inform yourself about the parking possibilities on site.
Take the train from the station in Brig to Fiesch.
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