--- title: "Circular hike from Eggishorn via Märjelensee to Fiescheralp" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/circular-hike-from-eggishorn-via-maerjelensee-to-fiescheralp" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4194769/04c62e727d8dabecab1d83da2c63d91af020576ce17db9b9e7d3a1a6dcc71601/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike from Eggishorn via Märjelensee to Fiescheralp =========================================================== - Tip - 12.21 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike - 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Eggishorn – Tälligrat/Tällisee – Gletscherstube – Unners Tälli - Fiescheralp 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 - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **Public transportation**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. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature You can obtain a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena. Read more 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)! Read more Map Topographic maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - - - -