- 6:15 h
- 23.90 km
- 988 m
- 971 m
- 1,881 m
- 2,492 m
- 611 m
- Start: Moosfluh, mountain station cable car
- Destination: Riederalp West
Take the glacier railway up to the Moosfluh viewpoint, the starting point of the hike. Follow the path to Biel heading east. From there, you reach Hohbalm via a short climb. Along the north-facing slopes of Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn, you now hike without major altitude changes to Märjelensee. The view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is your constant companion on this stage. The landscape shaped by eternal ice is also clearly visible here. Upon arrival at Märjelensee, the trail moves away from the glacier side: through the illuminated Tälligrattunnel (Obers Tälli) you reach the south side again, where you cross the sun plateau heading west: from Fiescheralp, hike over the Herrenweg, past Bettmersee, to Bettmeralp. Stay on the Herrenweg and now hike via Gopplerlücke to the mountain station of Riederalp West. Note: the hiking route is approximately 24 km long. Good stamina is required!
Good to know
Directions
Moosfluh – Biel – Hohbalm – Roti Chumme – Märjelensee – Tälligrattunnel – Fiescheralp – Herrenweg - Bettmeralp – Gopplerlücke - Riederalp
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. The Aletsch Arena AG does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- 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 follow 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 towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headwear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
- Large, paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.
Additional information
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 panoramic map.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Plan a break at the Glacier Stube! Here you can wonderfully strengthen yourself for the still long return journey over the sun plateau.
Map
National maps SwissTopo: 1:25’000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier