- 3:00 h
- 30.99 km
- 1,459 m
- 1,465 m
- 1,050 m
- 2,218 m
- 1,168 m
- Start: Riederalp, mid station cable car
- Destination: Riederalp, mid station cable car
From the Riederalp mid cable car station you ride along the asphalted Aletsch promenade to Bettmeralp. Pass through the village center and continue towards the Wurzenbord chairlift. Upon reaching the forest edge, follow the forest path that passes the Baschweri rope park to the Alpmatten junction (on the right). Now it goes downhill! You pass the hamlet of Domo and follow the paved road further down the valley. About 1 km before Betten village, turn left after the last hairpin bend onto the natural path and bike to the hamlet of Martisberg. Here awaits the next descent down to Lax. From there the bike route leads above the main road to Fiesch. Upon reaching the public transport hub, take the cable car up to Fiescheralp. Continue via Herrenweg towards Bettmeralp. Only the section Bättmer-Hitta – Wurzenbord is somewhat steep on this route segment. The last stage leads back via the Aletsch promenade to the mid cable car station at Riederalp.
By the way: This bike route is also e-MTB suitable. The time indications are correspondingly reduced. On our tour portal you can calculate the time required.
Good to know
Directions
Riederalp, mid station cable car - Bettmeralp - Martisberg - Lax - Fiesch, public transport hub - Fiescheralp, cable car top station - Bettmeralp - Riederalp, mid station cable car
Note
Duration (h) and distance (km) include the cable car.
Safety guidelines
Use only the marked bike trails and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers generally have the right of way. Assess your own abilities and fitness carefully. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
Basic mountain biking equipment
- Bicycle helmet (possibly an enduro or full-face helmet)
- Bicycle gloves, elbow and knee protectors (possibly back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (possibly mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in multiple layers with moisture management
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tire repair kit
- Spare bicycle tube
- Chain tool
- Allen keys
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
- Bicycle lock
Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with lots of suspension travel, bell, front and rear light and spoke reflectors.
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" are not exhaustive and are merely suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for proper use and maintenance of your equipment.
Please ensure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.
Directions & Parking facilities
Along canton road 19 to the MÖrel-Filet exit, then to the signposted parking spaces. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at MÖrel-Filet station. Additional parking spaces are signposted.
- Large paid parking garages at the entrance to MÖrel-Filet and in the village center.
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.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 MÖrel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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