Circular hiking route from Bettmeralp to the Chatzulecher Lakes and back
- 4:30 h
- 11.59 km
- 688 m
- 687 m
- 1,924 m
- 2,333 m
- Difficulty: medium
- 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
- 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.
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Trekking poles
- Printout of the hiking trail
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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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Map
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