Circular hike from Fiesch via Bellwald, Niederwald, and Ernen back to Fiesch

15.69 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike

5:05 h
15.69 km
614 m
614 m
1,007 m
1,562 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Fiesch, valley station Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway
Destination: Fiesch, valley station Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway

From the starting point at the valley station of the Fiesch aerial cableway, follow the Bregeraweg to the signpost to Bellwald. The path goes uphill through wonderfully shady forests toward the St. Anna chapel and then further over meadows to Bellwald, the highest point of the hike. You will have overcome around 600 meters of elevation up to here. Cross the village and hike on the slightly downhill path through a larch forest to Niederwald. Shortly after Niederwald, cross the Rotten river and hike on the other side of the valley without major inclines via Steinhaus downhill toward Mühlebach. After a detour to the gallows where criminals were once hanged and a visit to the old mill, continue hiking to Ernen. From here, the last section leads over the old mule track through the Ärnerfäld down to the Rotten and back to Fiesch on the other side of the river.

Directions

Fiesch – Bellwald – Niederwald – Steinhaus – Mühlebach – Ernen – 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

Circular trail
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Street (36%)

Trail (64%)

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
Headgear
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars (optional)
Hiking poles (optional)
Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka road to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Parking

Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Public transportation

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the start of the route at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

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

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Truly worth seeing! Mühlebach has the oldest village center built in timber construction in Switzerland. Be sure to plan a village walk!

Map

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

Circular hike from Fiesch via Bellwald, Niederwald, and Ernen back to Fiesch

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