Hike Bettmeralp via Weiden, Martisberg to Betten Village

Tip

9.51 km long

Difficulty: medium

Condition: easy

Hike

3:00 h
9.51 km
74 m
803 m
1,192 m
1,995 m
803 m
Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station cable car
Destination: Betten Village

From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, walk eastwards past the Maria zum Schnee chapel and typical Valais chalets through Bettmeralp. Then hike over the Baschweri rope park and through a forest to the Weiden/Martisberg junction and follow it. The descent to Martisberg leads through a particularly beautiful and idyllic landscape. Wonderful larch forests. Upon arrival in Martisberg, cross the village and hike along the forest road through Baderwald to Betten Village. Beautiful views of the Rhone valley open up repeatedly. From Betten Village, take the cable car back up to Bettmeralp or alternatively down to Bettmeralp valley station.

Note: Due to its originality and biodiversity, the region in front of Martisberg was selected for a biodiversity project by Forst Aletsch.

Aletsch Arena AG

Directions

Bettmeralp – Baschweri Rope Park – Weiden – Martisberg – Betten Village

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may possibly cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking «Print» at the top right of the page.
Use only marked hiking trails and obey all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Be considerate towards other path users, plants, and animals.

Tour information

Cultural Interesting

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Street

Trail

Path

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing: always bring a waterproof vest
Head covering
Sun protection
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars (optional)
Hiking poles (optional)
Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Via cantonal road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you can get a free panoramic map.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Typical Valais chalets shape the village scene of Martisberg and Betten Village. Plan a walk around both villages!

Map

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