--- title: "Great Three-Lake Hike: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/great-three-lake-hike-bettmersee-blausee-maerjelensee" description: "Hike from the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car up to Bettmersee. Then follow the path along the west shore of the lake and further uphill to Blausee. From there, the route leads up to Biel and Hohbalm, where you switch to the other side of the mountain ridge. On the following section to \"Roti Chumma,\" the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is your constant companion. You can also see the Valais black-nosed sheep here: they graze on the barren alpine meadows in summer. Upon arriving at \"Roti Chumma,\" the impressive glacier is then within reach. However, you continue hiking towards Märjela and Märjelensee. Past the glacier hut, the route then leads again towards the sun plateau. After passing through the illuminated Tälli ridge tunnel (Upper Tälli), you hike to the Fiescheralp. From here, you can take the cable car down to Fiesch or continue along the Herrenweg back to Bettmeralp, the starting point of the route. The original route goes through the Tälligrattunnel, which is closed until July 24, 2026 (Tälligrattunnel closed until July 24). There are two alternative routes available. Hiking times are extended by about 45 minutes to 1 hour compared to the original route. This tour follows Route 1." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2805836/74f857c72ee57ddd3399862910a16b6e675cd819606f9a80c48a92beebce0468/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Great Three-Lake Hike: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee ======================================================= - Tip - 16.84 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Hike - 6:10 h - 16.84 km - 1,069 m - 775 m - 1,925 m - 2,611 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station - Destination: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station Hike from the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car up to Bettmersee. Then follow the path along the west shore of the lake and further uphill to Blausee. From there, the route leads up to Biel and Hohbalm, where you switch to the other side of the mountain ridge. On the following section to "Roti Chumma," the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is your constant companion. You can also see the Valais black-nosed sheep here: they graze on the barren alpine meadows in summer. Upon arriving at "Roti Chumma," the impressive glacier is then within reach. However, you continue hiking towards Märjela and Märjelensee. Past the glacier hut, the route then leads again towards the sun plateau. After passing through the illuminated Tälli ridge tunnel (Upper Tälli), you hike to the Fiescheralp. From here, you can take the cable car down to Fiesch or continue along the Herrenweg back to Bettmeralp, the starting point of the route. The original route goes through the Tälligrattunnel, which is closed until July 24, 2026 (). There are two alternative routes available. Hiking times are extended by about 45 minutes to 1 hour compared to the original route. This tour follows Route 1. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – Bettmersee – Blausee – Biel – Hohbalm – Roti Chumma – Märjelensee – Obers Tälli (Tunnel) – Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp 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 - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Unknown (58%) Street (16%) Gravel (5%) Path (21%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking sticks - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Via canton road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more **Parking**Large, fee-based parking lot/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. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature You can get a free panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Take a break in the glacier hut! Here you can let the impressions of the hike sink in and recharge for the rest of the way. Read more Map Topographic maps SwissTopo: 1:25’000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - - - -