4-Lakes Trail

16.80 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Trail running

3:20 h
16.80 km
665 m
665 m
1,932 m
2,333 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
Destination: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch

From Hotel Aletsch on Bettmeralp, walk eastwards through the village into the forest "Baschweri." Follow the wide forest path with only a slight incline through the only wooded section of the trail. Back in open terrain, leave the forest road, follow the trail towards Laxeralp (2,010 m above sea level) and reach the Laggerstafelsee. There is also a small chapel here. Continue running to Fiescheralp. Here begins the ascent to the highest point of the trail (2,333 m above sea level): On the approximately 7 km long section, you run below the Bettmerhorn, past the Schönbodensee and back towards the west. At the highest point, a somewhat steeper descent awaits you at first, then it flattens out again. You pass the Blausee and continue to the Bettmersee. Enjoy the view of the two mountain lakes and the Matterhorn, which you can clearly see in good visibility. From Bettmersee, it is only a few more altitude meters down to Bettmeralp.

Directions

Bettmeralp - Laggerstafelsee - Fiescheralp - Martisbergersee - Blausee - Bettmersee - Bettmeralp

Safety guidelines

Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page.
Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions.
Close gates behind you after passing through.
Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.

Tour information

Circular trail
Refreshment stop

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown (1%)

Street (1%)

Asphalt (6%)

Trail (34%)

Path (58%)

Equipment

We recommend:

Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover
Trailrunning shoes
Weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in a layered system
Trailrunning poles
Sun and rain protection
Provisions and drinking water
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Mobile phone
Map material

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Via cantonal road 19 to the Betten valley station exit. Take the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Parking

Large, fee-based parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Public transportation

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the aerial cableway Bettmeralp (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Get the Aletsch Explorer Pass! With the combined mountain railway and train ticket, you can travel without restrictions in the Aletsch Arena!

Map

SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier

4-Lakes Trail

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