Walking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

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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 pass for hiking, sightseeing and more.

Discover the Aletsch Arena

© ©aletscharena.ch / Christian Pfammatter - third parties editorial and touristic use only

© ©aletscharena.ch / Christian Pfammatter - third parties editorial and touristic use only

© ©aletscharena.ch / Christian Pfammatter - third parties editorial and touristic use only

Themed Adventure Trail (ridge path) from Moosfluh
Circular hike from Eggishorn to Fiescheralp via Lake Märjelensee
Alpine hike: UNESCO high-altitude trail from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn
Walk from Belalp over the suspension bridge to Riederalp
Circular hike from Moosfluh to Riederalp via Märjelensee
Circular hike from Bettmerhorn to Bettmeralp via Märjelensee

Walking suggestions

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

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

Hiking with constant views of the Aletsch Glacier.

© Klaus Minnig

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

© Aletsch Arena AG

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

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

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