Circular hike from Fiescheralp through the Tälligrattunnel to Märjela and to the glacier edge

Tip
10.56 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Great panorama
Hike
  • 3:05 h
  • 10.56 km
  • 312 m
  • 317 m
  • 2,177 m
  • 2,357 m
  • 180 m
  • Start: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the gondola
  • Destination: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the gondola

The hiking route starts at the Fiescheralp at the mountain station of the cable car. Follow the signpost "Märjela, Glacier Hut" to the Tälligrattunnel. Through the illuminated Tälligrattunnel (1 km) you reach the Märjela. Halfway up to the mountain hut Glacier Hut, turn left and hike on a mountain path to the Märjelensee and to the glacier edge. Return via the Tälligrattunnel back to the Fiescheralp.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Fiescheralp - Tälligrattunnel - Märjela - Märjelensee - Glacier edge - Märjela - Tälligrattunnel - Fiescheralp

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website. 

  • The route leads through rocky terrain and requires some surefootedness.
  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking «Print» at the top right of the page.
  • Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife.
  • Close gates after passing through.
  • Be considerate of other trail users, plants and animals.  

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Pavements

Asphalt
Trail
Path

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
  • Headwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Walking sticks (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download) 

Directions & Parking facilities

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

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 get a free panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Fancy a summit victory? Simply take on the ascent to the summit of the Eggishorn (2,926 m) before or after the hike!

Map

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

Location and Contact

Circular hike from Fiescheralp through the Tälligrattunnel to Märjela and to the glacier edge
3984 Fiesch