Day 2: Belalp – Riederalp

Today promises to be spectacular: You’ll experience a diverse alpine landscape and cross the suspension bridge—one of the highlights of this stage.

From the Hotel Belalp, you’ll hike down the Steigle into the Aletsch Valley. The trail continues across the Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and the spectacular Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. The 124-meter-long and 80-meter-high bridge is the highlight of the tour! As you cross the Massaschlucht gorge, an impressive view of the glacier terminus of the Great Aletsch Glacier opens up before you.

After crossing, you’ll ascend via Silbersand into the so-called “Valley of Death.” From here, the trail takes you past the Bischofsitz and, climbing gently, through the mystical Aletsch Forest to the Riederfurka. The final section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp.

Overnight stay: On Riederalp