Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm

23.23 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Trail running

4:40 h
23.23 km
914 m
914 m
1,932 m
2,491 m
Difficulty: difficult
Start: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
Destination: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch

Start at Hotel Aletsch on Bettmeralp and run eastward. Before the forest edge turn right to avoid the busier hiking trails. The trail now leads 5.6 km through a wooded area to Fiescheralp. From there, you run on a wide natural road with a slight but constant ascent to Märjela, where you can enjoy the view of the Märjelen Lake and the Great Aletsch Glacier. The next section leads below Bettmerhorn and Hohbalm to Biel. The route is partly technically demanding, with constant glacier views but also incredibly beautiful! Tip: Take time repeatedly to enjoy the impressive panorama. Upon arrival at Biel, you run past Blausee and Bettmersee back to Bettmeralp. Be sure to enjoy the views of the Matterhorn and the impressive Valais mountain world on the other side of the valley here.

Directions

Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp (23.1 km, 860 meters elevation gain)

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 (2%)

Street (1%)

Asphalt (3%)

Trail (32%)

Path (62%)

Equipment

We recommend:

Light running backpack (about 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover
Trail running shoes
Weather-appropriate and breathable layered clothing
Trail running poles
Sun and rain protection
Snacks and drinking water
First aid kit
Pocket knife
Mobile phone
Maps

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

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

Parking

Large paid parking/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp aerial cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Public transportation

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

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you can get 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 are fully mobile in the Aletsch Arena!

Map

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

Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp

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