- 4:30 h
- 12.49 km
- 582 m
- 767 m
- 1,560 m
- 2,133 m
- 573 m
- Start: Belalp, top station of aerial cable car
- Destination: Riederalp, top station of aerial cable car Mitte
From Hotel Belalp, the trail leads you down along the Steigle path to Aletschji. You then continue across the Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and the spectacular Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. Spanning 124 metres and hanging 80 metres above the ground, the bridge is the absolute highlight of the hike! As you cross the Massa Gorge, you’ll be treated to an impressive view of the snout of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
After the crossing, the route ascends via Silbersand into the so-called "Valley of Death." From here, you pass the Bischofsitz and follow a gently rising path through the mystical Aletsch Forest to the Riederfurka. The final section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp.
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Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
- good footwear
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water
- picnic
- camera
- binoculars (optional)
- hiking poles (optional)
- printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Blatten-Belalp Tourismus
Rischinustrasse 5
CH-3914 Blatten b. Naters
+41 27 921 60 40
tourismus@belalp.ch
www.belalp.ch
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
People undertaking this activity on the basis of the information on this website do so at their own risk. Local conditions may lead to changes in route and exposure to natural hazards. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website or for the conditions under which this activity is undertaken. If in doubt, please contact the destination in advance.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
- Do not leave any waste in nature.
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