--- title: "Circular hiking route from Bettmeralp to the Chatzulecher Lakes and back" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/circular-hiking-route-from-bettmeralp-to-the-chatzulecher-lakes-and-back" description: "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)." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2805847/20c49d060ce785602ab77abd9889276704ce2e216a6833ed02bfab2bb32c0989/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular hiking route from Bettmeralp to the Chatzulecher Lakes and back ======================================================================== - Tip - 11.59 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike - 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). Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – Bettmersee – Blausee – Moosfluh glacier railway mountain station – Biel – Chatzulecher – Biel – Bettmersee – Bettmeralp cable car mountain station 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 - Culturally interesting Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Street (21%) Trail (17%) Path (62%) 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 **Getting there**Take the cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Bettmeralp. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Bettmeralp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you can get a free panoramic map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Chatzulecher Lakes are a wonderfully beautiful resting place. Enjoy the magnificent view and refresh yourself for the climb up to Biel. Read more Map SwissTopo national maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - -