Bettmeralp - Riederhorn - Aletschwald - Bettmeralp
- 3:20 h
- 16.54 km
- 628 m
- 628 m
- 1,951 m
- 2,243 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
- Destination: Bettmeralp, Hotel Aletsch
After starting at Hotel Aletsch on Bettmeralp, you take on the small climb to Bettmersee. There you run westwards, first along the lake for a bit, then further over mountain meadows to the Gopplerlücke. After a short forest section, you follow the hiking trail that runs above the Riederalp golf course. After this about 4.4 km long section, you begin the ascent to the Riederfurka. Once there, you switch to the path that leads up and around the Riederhorn (2,230 m above sea level). Overwhelming panoramic views of the Valais mountains accompany you constantly on this section. Back at the Riederfurka, the trail route leads through the unique Aletschwald forest to the "Breitebode" (approx. 5 km). Ancient Swiss stone pines repeatedly open the view to the Great Aletsch Glacier on this section. On the following descent, you pass the Blausee, continue to the Bettmersee, circle it, and then run the last meters down to Bettmeralp.
Good to know
Directions
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
Pavements
Equipment
- Light running backpack (approx. 5 to 10 liters) with rain cover
- Trailrunning shoes
- Weather-appropriate and breathable clothing in multi-layer principle
- Trailrunning poles
- Sun and rain protection
- Provisions and drinking water
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Mobile phone
- Map material
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mӧrel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Get the Aletsch Explorer Pass! With the combined cable car and train ticket, you are unrestrictedly mobile in the Aletsch Arena!
Map
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