Hike from Bettmeralp to Fiescheralp via "Herrenweg" and "Aletschpromenade"
- 1:40 h
- 5.14 km
- 301 m
- 14 m
- 1,917 m
- 2,218 m
- Difficulty: easy
- Start: Bettmeralp
- Destination: Fiescheralp
From Bettmeralp, you walk leisurely towards the east. The path leads over wide alpine meadows and offers an impressive view into the village center. Via the Bättmer Hitta and the Bettmersee, you reach the Laxeralp. From there, the well-developed high trail continues to Fiescheralp. Along the way, you repeatedly enjoy magnificent views of the Valais four-thousanders and the Rhone Valley. Upon arriving at Fiescheralp, you can stop at one of the mountain restaurants before taking the cable car down to Fiesch.
Good to know
Directions
Bettmeralp-Bättmerhitta-Fiescheralp
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.
Tour information
Barrier-Free
Familiy-Friendly
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headwear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Trekking poles
- Printout of the hiking trail
Directions & Parking facilities
Via the cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. 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 Mórel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The homemade cream slices in the Bättmer-Hitta are simply "tröimu". You definitely have to try this delicacy!