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Hiking

Walking paradise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

300 kilometres of prepared and well-secured hiking and walking trails: become one with the largely pristine nature of the Aletsch Arena. Find yourself invigorated by the fresh Valais mountain air on your hikes. There is much to look forward to in the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site: the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, one stunning 4000m+ mountain after the next, mystical stone pine forests that go back up to 1000 years, spectacular view points and a whole lot of peace of mind. Strap on your hiking boots and off you go!

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.

All hiking trails
Hiking highlights
Suspension bridges
Guided hikes
Alpine hikes
Barrier-free trails

Hiking highlights

On a spectacular ridge, past deep blue mountain lakes, through finely scented stone pine forests or with the Great Aletsch Glacier in your field of vision - on the Top 5 hikes in the Aletsch Arena you will find your hiking happiness.

All hiking routes in the Aletsch Arena at a glance

Whether it’s a leisurely walk with a pushchair, a panoramic high-altitude hike or a sporty tour: in the Aletsch Arena, you’ll find hikes for every level and taste. Use the filter options to find the right route by difficulty, duration, length or theme – and discover the diversity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site step by step.

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5.13 km

72 m

2:00 h

133 m

Themed trail · easy

3994 Lax

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12.49 km

767 m

4:30 h

582 m

Hike · difficult

3914 Blatten bei Naters

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3.04 km

149 m

3:00 h

373 m

Mountain tour · medium

3992 Bettmeralp

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5.32 km

324 m

2:00 h

324 m

Themed trail · medium

3984 Fieschertal

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706 m

30 m

0:30 h

30 m

Themed trail · easy

3987 Riederalp

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6.84 km

399 m

2:50 h

399 m

Hike · medium

3987 Riederalp

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10.19 km

428 m

3:15 h

441 m

Themed trail · medium

3987 Riederalp

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4.43 km

270 m

1:40 h

296 m

Themed trail · easy

3992 Bettmeralp

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4.59 km

746 m

2:30 h

17 m

Themed trail · medium

3992 Bettmeralp

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6.46 km

1,153 m

2:30 h

Themed trail · medium

3984 Fiesch

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7.91 km

343 m

2:30 h

53 m

Hike · easy

3984 Fiesch

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8.58 km

651 m

3:15 h

651 m

Hike · medium

3984 Fieschertal

Combine

Your hike with a visit to a view point

The viewing platforms of the four view points Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn stand out for their magnificent views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. So be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to visit a view point if you’re hiking nearby.

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The right ticket

Cable car tickets for your hike

The Aletsch Bahnen cable cars, gondola lifts or chairlifts offer you a comfortable ride to the starting point of your hiking adventure in the Aletsch Arena.

Dizzying

Suspension bridges in the Aletsch Arena

“Über sieben Brücken musst du gehn” (“Seven bridges you must cross”) is the title of a song by Peter Maffay. Even if the Aletsch Arena and the Obergoms region has only five – the suspension bridges Belalp-Riederalp, Aspi-Titter, the Goms Bridge, the small Massa Bridge near Bitsch and the Bodmer Bridge in Obergoms – there is certainly no shortage of spectacle and thrills.

Aletsch–Goms suspension bridge

Learn more

Guided hikes

Would you like to learn more about the Aletsch Arena on your hikes? If so, a guided tour is a great idea. You’ll find out all kinds of things about the region from knowledgeable people and you’re sure to hear an exciting anecdote or two. Tip: If you’re planning a tour on the Great Aletsch Glacier, we recommend booking the compulsory guide for this adventure well ahead of time.

Hiking with the pros

Aletsch Arena hiking guides

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Reaching new heights

Mountain tours and alpine hikes

Are you sure-footed, with a head for heights and looking for the ultimate hiking challenge? Then, the demanding mountain tours and alpine hikes are just the thing for you. Take the UNESCO High Altitude Trail, for example, a spectacular hike from Bettmerhorn mountain station to Eggishorn mountain station. The partly exposed – but well-secured – ridge trail makes for an adrenaline-pumping experience.

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