--- title: "Circular hike from Riederalp via Silbersand, Bishop's Seat and back" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/circular-hike-from-riederalp-via-silbersand-bishops-seat-and-back" description: "From the mountain station Riederalp West, hike up to the Riederfurka. There, follow the Lower Aletsch Path east through the protected Aletsch forest with its sometimes over 900-year-old larches. Along old moraines, hike down to Silbersand, where you can first catch a view of the impressive Great Aletsch Glacier. From there, continue hiking to the Bishop's Seat. This place owes its name to a former bishop who was often carried up to this point in a sedan chair. On the way back, hike via Lengmoos Path through the old larch stock of the Aletsch forest, up to the Riederfurka. Here is the impressive Villa Cassel housing the Pro Natura Center. As the last trail section, the descent from the Riederfurka to the mountain station Riederalp West awaits." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2824338/ae260f1669074a1c7ab2749fad6086296f0a1a1dfe371c965e502b5e11af0f24/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hike from Riederalp via Silbersand, Bishop's Seat and back =================================================================== - Tip - 7.07 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike - 2:30 h - 7.07 km - 344 m - 344 m - 1,909 m - 2,066 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Riederalp, mountain station cable car west - Destination: Riederalp, mountain station cable car west From the mountain station Riederalp West, hike up to the Riederfurka. There, follow the Lower Aletsch Path east through the protected Aletsch forest with its sometimes over 900-year-old larches. Along old moraines, hike down to Silbersand, where you can first catch a view of the impressive Great Aletsch Glacier. From there, continue hiking to the Bishop's Seat. This place owes its name to a former bishop who was often carried up to this point in a sedan chair. On the way back, hike via Lengmoos Path through the old larch stock of the Aletsch forest, up to the Riederfurka. Here is the impressive Villa Cassel housing the Pro Natura Center. As the last trail section, the descent from the Riederfurka to the mountain station Riederalp West awaits. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Riederalp West – Riederfurka – Lower Aletsch Path – Silbersand – Bishop's Seat – Lengmoos Path – Riederfurka – Riederalp West 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 - Circular trail Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sunscreen - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Trekking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Public transportation** 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 panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The exhibition and alpine garden of the Nature Conservation Center in Villa Cassel at Riederfurka are worth seeing! Make sure to plan a visit! Read more Map National maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - -