- 4:30 h
- 11.59 km
- 688 m
- 687 m
- 1,924 m
- 2,333 m
- 409 m
- Start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
- Destination: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
The Bettmeralp cable car mountain station is the starting point of the route. Hike eastwards, passing the Maria zum Schnee chapel, through the village and up to Bettmersee. Here, take the path on the west side of the lake. Via Blausee and Breite Bodu, hike up to the Moosfluh glacier railway mountain station. At the viewpoint, a breathtaking panoramic view awaits you of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the four-thousanders of Valais! From there, follow the path eastwards to Biel and then downhill to the Chatzulecher Lakes that shimmer directly at the glacier edge. The return route leads back the same way to Biel, where you switch back to the south side to start the last stage: the descent to Bettmeralp. Note: By taking the Moosfluh glacier railway to the viewpoint, you can shorten the route. To do this, hike westwards from the starting point along the Aletsch promenade to Riederalp (approx. 25 min).
Good to know
Directions
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on-site may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no 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 observe all signposts 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
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
Take the cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Bettmeralp.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Bettmeralp.
Additional information
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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