Bettmeralp - Bettmerhorn

Tip

12.51 km long

Round trip

Difficulty: medium

Condition: easy

Great panorama

trail running

2:50 h
12.51 km
882 m
882 m
1,956 m
2,785 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
Destination: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch

The trail loop starts at Hotel Aletsch on Bettmeralp. On paved paths, you run up to Bettmersee. From there, you have to master 660 meters of elevation gain up to Bettmerhorn. Choose the steeper path with natural stone steps for the ascent. The higher you climb, the more impressive the view of Bettmersee and Bettmeralp becomes. This view is crowned by the sight of the Great Aletsch Glacier, which awaits you at the Bettmerhorn viewpoint (2,785 m above sea level). For the return, you first run a bit towards "Uf de Setzu" and then follow the ridge to Biel. On this section, the view of the imposing ice giant is your constant companion. Then you continue downhill to Bettmersee, where you can plan a nice loop around the lake. Afterwards, you run the short distance back to Bettmeralp.

Directions

Bettmeralp - Bettmerhorn - 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

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown

Street

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

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

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

Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (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

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you receive a free panorama map.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Get the Aletsch Explorer Pass! With the combined mountain railway and train ticket, you have unlimited mobility in the Aletsch Arena!

Map

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