--- title: "Hike from Belalp over the suspension bridge to Riederalp via Silbersand and Bischofsitz" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/hike-from-belalp-over-the-suspension-bridge-to-riederalp-via-silbersand-and-bischofsitz" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2824262/f192498940b78fb051d96281f0698a5f4e52822b020be72d9b8615830fe6e5ab/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike from Belalp over the suspension bridge to Riederalp via Silbersand and Bischofsitz ======================================================================================= - Tip - 12.49 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike - 4:30 h - 12.49 km - 582 m - 767 m - 1,560 m - 2,133 m - Difficulty: difficult - - 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. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Suspension Bridge - Silbersand - Bischofsitz - Riederfurka - Riederalp Read more Safety guidelines - 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. - 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 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 Street (7%) Asphalt (7%) Trail (20%) Path (65%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Hiking poles - Printout of the hike route Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Follow cantonal road 19 to the Brig exit, then from Naters follow Blattenstrasse to the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car in Blatten b. Naters. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car Read more **Public transportation**From Brig station, take bus line 624 to the Blatten b. Naters stop (travel time: 15 – 20 min). Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 **Blatten-Belalp Tourism AG** Rischinustrasse CH-53914 Blatten b. Naters +41 27 921 60 40 Read more Literature At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike Read more Map SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -