Circular hike from Eggishorn via Märjelensee to Fiescheralp
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- Description
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- 3:45 h
- 12.21 km
- 131 m
- 784 m
- 2,135 m
- 2,871 m
- Difficulty: medium
- 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 shown here takes you via Unners Tälli. Alternatively, you can take the shorter route through the illuminated Tälligrattunnel back to Fiescheralp.
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Directions
- Eggishorn – Tälligrat/Tällisee – Gletscherstube – Unners Tälli - Fiescheralp
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
Refreshment stop
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Pavements
- Unknown (3%)Asphalt (1%)Gravel (1%)Trail (18%)Path (77%)
Equipment
- We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headwear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hiking poles
- Printed hiking route
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereTake 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.ParkingLarge paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Public transportationBy 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



