Circular hike at the Wysswasser from Fiesch to Fieschertal and back

Tip
5.53 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 1:40 h
  • 5.53 km
  • 60 m
  • 60 m
  • 1,051 m
  • 1,110 m
  • 59 m
  • Start: Fiesch, parking lot Fiesch Eggishorn cable cars
  • Destination: Fieschertal, bus stop

The starting point is the parking lot of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car. On the outbound journey, take the wheelchair path to Fieschertal. The wide, gently ascending path leads along the west side of the glacier stream Wysswasser to the village square of Fieschertal. Along the way, you pass the viaduct of the Matterhorn Gotthard railway, the children's ski lift Blätz, and the large children's playground Fieschertal. On the barrier-free path, wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments also have the opportunity to enjoy the landscape. The return route runs on the other side of the river via the Bregeraweg. Passing the hamlet of Wichel and over Hämischbode, you hike back to Fiesch. The path leads through a wonderfully shady forest, on the last stage it runs parallel to the Wysswasser. On this section, a short, easy ascent must be mastered before you reach the old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable cars. Alternatively, you can take the postbus back to Fiesch from Fieschertal.

Good to know

Directions

Fiesch – Fieschertal – Fiesch

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

  • Barrier-Free

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Trail

Equipment

We recommend:
  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing
  • waterproof vest
  • Headgear
  • Sun protection
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars 
  • Hiking poles 
  • Printout of the hiking trail

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow the Furka road to the parking options.
Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then continue on foot to the start of the route at the parking lot of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car.

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 information centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map.  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The perfect rest spot for young and old: In Fieschertal there is a great playground with a barbecue area. Ideal for hiking with the family!

Map

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