--- title: "Dry Stone Walls Theme Route" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/dry-stone-walls-theme-route" description: "Originally built as boundaries for pastures, support walls, or avalanche protection, dry stone walls are today an important part of ecological infrastructure and a valuable cultural heritage in the region. The route takes you from Riederalp to Bettmeralp where you can not only enjoy breathtaking views but also discover fascinating information about the historical and modern significance of dry stone walls. With the help of QR codes, you get interesting insights into various wall objects and learn more about the craftsmanship of wall building. Embark on this journey and experience firsthand how this living tradition is preserved and passed on. The theme route is also walkable from Bettmeralp to Riederalp. To access the trail, click on the route description. Content is provided by the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Foundation. www.jungfraualetsch.ch" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2980409/aef7d59794691bc7d9bb0502fa10b1e7da5d045d4c31f7da99280c93e4e1781a/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Dry Stone Walls Theme Route =========================== - Tip - 10.19 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Themed trail - Hike - 3:15 h - 10.19 km - 441 m - 428 m - 1,896 m - 2,333 m - Difficulty: medium Originally built as boundaries for pastures, support walls, or avalanche protection, dry stone walls are today an important part of ecological infrastructure and a valuable cultural heritage in the region. The route takes you from Riederalp to Bettmeralp where you can not only enjoy breathtaking views but also discover fascinating information about the historical and modern significance of dry stone walls. With the help of QR codes, you get interesting insights into various wall objects and learn more about the craftsmanship of wall building. Embark on this journey and experience firsthand how this living tradition is preserved and passed on. The theme route is also walkable from Bettmeralp to Riederalp. **To access the trail, click on the route description.** Content is provided by the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch Foundation. Read more Good to know ------------ Tour information - Culturally interesting Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Via Cantonal Road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then 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 up to Riederalp. Read more Literature Content is provided by the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau Aletsch Foundation. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Tip: Combine the hike with a cooling swim in Lake Bettmer. There you will find a fire pit, a beach volleyball court, and much more. Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - - - -