--- title: "Circular route around the Riederhorn via toggle bridges" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/circular-route-around-the-riederhorn-via-toggle-bridges" description: "Starting from Riederalp, this hiking trail circles around the Riederhorn. The path first leads up to the Riederfurka, then in a large loop below the Casselweg around the Riederhorn down to Oberried and then back up to Riederalp. Along the way, three toggle bridges are crossed, some path sections are somewhat exposed. From mid-June to mid-October, this hiking trail offers a lot of variety in the middle of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site: hikers cross a total of three bridges that are built from round wooden toggles. Hence the name «Toggle Bridges Trail». Previously, the constructions were somewhat more rustic and dangerous. Today the bridges are easy to cross, though somewhat exposed. Along the way, you look towards the valley communities and the Gibidum reservoir above the Massaschlucht. The gorge was carved into the rock long ago by the ice of the Great Aletsch Glacier. A special highlight of the hike is the historic Villa Cassel, built in 1902, on the Riederfurka. Surrounded by green meadows and snow-covered four-thousanders in the background, the magnificent building doesn't quite fit into the original landscape. It was the private holiday residence of Sir Ernest Cassel, a very wealthy German-British banker. Before the descent towards the toggle bridges, a refreshment is recommended in the tea salon of the Victorian villa, where illustrious guests such as Winston Churchill once came and went. Today the historic house is home to the Pro Natura Center Aletsch, a nature conservation center with a guesthouse – and at the same time the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3360975/cf5c57a9ecb463a035e63b79c3a1f6b9c91777642e4940181c40e8fdda09d3be/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Circular route around the Riederhorn via toggle bridges ======================================================= - Tip - 9.59 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike - 4:00 h - 9.59 km - 606 m - 615 m - 1,492 m - 2,066 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Riederalp, cable car station (West) - Destination: Riederalp, cable car station (West) Starting from Riederalp, this hiking trail circles around the Riederhorn. The path first leads up to the Riederfurka, then in a large loop below the Casselweg around the Riederhorn down to Oberried and then back up to Riederalp. Along the way, three toggle bridges are crossed, some path sections are somewhat exposed. From mid-June to mid-October, this hiking trail offers a lot of variety in the middle of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site: hikers cross a total of three bridges that are built from round wooden toggles. Hence the name «Toggle Bridges Trail». Previously, the constructions were somewhat more rustic and dangerous. Today the bridges are easy to cross, though somewhat exposed. Along the way, you look towards the valley communities and the Gibidum reservoir above the Massaschlucht. The gorge was carved into the rock long ago by the ice of the Great Aletsch Glacier. A special highlight of the hike is the historic Villa Cassel, built in 1902, on the Riederfurka. Surrounded by green meadows and snow-covered four-thousanders in the background, the magnificent building doesn't quite fit into the original landscape. It was the private holiday residence of Sir Ernest Cassel, a very wealthy German-British banker. Before the descent towards the toggle bridges, a refreshment is recommended in the tea salon of the Victorian villa, where illustrious guests such as Winston Churchill once came and went. Today the historic house is home to the Pro Natura Center Aletsch, a nature conservation center with a guesthouse – and at the same time the gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage Jungfrau-Aletsch. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions The hike starts at Riederalp West. The trail first leads up to the Riederfurka. Then the path goes down above the Massaschlucht to Oberried. Afterwards follows the ascent back up to 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 - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Asphalt (4%) Trail (19%) Path (77%) Equipment We recommend: - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof jacket - Head covering - Sunscreen - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking sticks - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.  Read more **Parking** - Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Additional parking options are signposted. - Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center. Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this cable car up to Riederalp.  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 will receive a free panoramic map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The hike can be shortened by taking the gondola from Ried-Mörel to Riederalp West. Read more Map SwissTopo national maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier  Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - -