Walking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Walking paradise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Surely there are few places with more impressive scenery for walkers than Aletsch Arena. What's more, the region is part of the UNESCO Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site for its very special landscape.

Walkers can enjoy the unique and magnificent mountain landscape wherever they go: on a walk along the Great Aletsch Glacier, on a loop of the four View Points looking out over the largest glacier in the Alps and the 4000-metre Valais Alps, or on a ramble through the Aletsch Forest admiring Swiss pines that are as much as 1000 years old.

of prepared and secured hiking trails are waiting to be discovered by you.

old are the oldest Swiss stone pines in the Aletsch forest.

can be found in the Aletsch Goms region. These promise adventures on airy paths - hiking with thrills and increased adrenalin.

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The day hiking pass with the added bonus 19.6. - 10.9.2021

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The day pass for hiking, sightseeing and more.

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11 September - 17 October 2021

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Aletsch Arena cable car tickets

Discover the Aletsch Arena

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Walking Suggestions

Glimpse into the ice caves of the Aletsch Glacier on this fascinating tour.

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An exciting hike along old water channels and next to the impressive Massa Gorge.

© Klaus Minnig

Discover the traces of the Aletsch Glacier on this guided hike.

Hiking with constant views of the Aletsch Glacier.

Hike past the 4 mountain lakes on this guided circular tour.

Explore the lesser-known Riederhorn and immerse yourself in the picturesque Aletsch forest.

Changes always leave a trail, also in nature. What did the mountain landscape here look like before?

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