- 4:30 h
- 12.49 km
- 582 m
- 767 m
- 1,560 m
- 2,133 m
- 573 m
- Start: Belalp, mountain station cable car
- Destination: Riederalp, mountain station cable car Mitte
From Hotel Belalp, you hike down the Steigle into the Aletschji. Then you continue over the Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and to the spectacular Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. The 124-meter long and 80-meter high bridge is the highlight of the route! Crossing the Massa Gorge opens an impressive view of the glacier gate of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
After crossing, you ascend via Silbersand into the so-called "Valley of Death." From here the path leads past the Bischofsitz and gently ascending through the mystical Aletsch forest to the Riederfurka. The last section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp.
Good to know
Directions
Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Suspension Bridge - Silbersand - Bischofsitz - Riederfurka - Riederalp
Safety guidelines
People undertaking this activity based on the information on this website do so at their own risk. Conditions on site may lead to route changes and increased danger from natural hazards. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website or for the conditions under which this activity is carried out. In case of doubt, please contact the destination in advance.
- Crossing the suspension bridge Belalp - Riederalp requires surefootedness and no fear of heights. Also pay close attention to local warning and information signs.
- 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 observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates again after passing through.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hike route (click «Print» to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Blatten-Belalp Tourism AG
Rischinustrasse
CH-53914 Blatten b. Naters
+41 27 921 60 40
tourismus@belalp.ch
www.belalp.ch
Literature
At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The round-trip ticket from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike
Map
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier