--- title: "Circular hike from Fiescheralp through the Tälligrattunnel to Märjela and to the glacier edge" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/circular-hike-from-fiescheralp-through-the-taelligrattunnel-to-maerjela-and-to-the-glacier-edge" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/4194789/5b4624db691d0288d3baa9342b433cd78f245b3969aa144f7ca4e7dda05b97a9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike from Fiescheralp through the Tälligrattunnel to Märjela and to the glacier edge ============================================================================================= - Tip - 10.56 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike - 3:05 h - 10.56 km - 312 m - 317 m - 2,177 m - 2,357 m - Difficulty: medium - - 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Fiescheralp - Tälligrattunnel - Märjela - Märjelensee - Glacier edge - Märjela - Tälligrattunnel - 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 - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Asphalt (19%) Trail (60%) Path (21%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headwear - Sunscreen - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking sticks - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**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. 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 (station/valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car, Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the gondola up to the Fiescheralp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature You can get a free panorama 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? Simply take on the ascent to the summit of the Eggishorn (2,926 m) before or after the hike! Read more Map SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3984 Fiesch Download GPX file - - - -