Circular hike from Eggishorn via Märjelensee to Fiescheralp

Tip

12.21 km long

Difficulty: medium

Condition: easy

Great panorama

Hike

Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp — © Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG

3:45 h
12.21 km
131 m
784 m
2,135 m
2,871 m
736 m
Start: Eggishorn, cable car mountain station
Destination: Fiescheralp

The hiking route starts directly behind the Horli-Hitta near the Eggishorn cable car mountain station. Follow the downhill serpentine path to the signpost «Gletscherstube, Tälligrat, Märjelen». Now hike over the nicely laid slab path to the Tälligrat and the small Tällisee, which is a beautiful viewpoint. From there, continue descending to the Gletscherstube mountain hut. Take the opportunity here for a detour to the «Platta»: From this viewpoint, you can see the size of the former Märjelensee. Clearly visible deposits testify to the former shoreline. Alternatively, you can also hike directly down to Märjelensee. For the way back to Fiescheralp from the Gletscherstube, you have two options: The slightly longer route takes you over Unners Tälli. Or you hike through the illuminated Tälligrattunnel (Obers Tälli) back onto the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena and on the last stretch to Fiescheralp.

Aletsch Arena AG

Directions

Eggishorn – Tälligrat/Tällisee – Gletscherstube – Unners Tälli - Fiescheralp

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Using the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. On-site conditions may cause changes to the route. The Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking route with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions—for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Act considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Unknown

Asphalt

Gravel

Trail

Path

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
Headwear
Sun protection
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars (optional)
Hiking poles (optional)
Printed hiking route (click "Print" to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Take cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Eggishorn.

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 valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this cable car up to the Eggishorn.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

You can obtain a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Fancy a summit victory? At the beginning of the hike, simply take on the ascent to the summit of the Eggishorn (2,926 m)!

Map

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