--- title: "Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/bettmeralp-fiescheralp-maerjela-hohbalm-bettmeralp" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2824438/335db1abe2954c887b215e809c731fe34fbbf4aa01a03a08bcfe1ee88b7f45fa/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp ========================================================= - Tip - 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Hohbalm - Bettmeralp (23.1 km, 860 meters elevation gain) Read more 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. Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more 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. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp aerial cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **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. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you can get a free panorama map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Get the ! With the combined mountain railway and train ticket, you are fully mobile in the Aletsch Arena! Read more Map SwissTopo national maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - -