--- title: "Hike from Bettmerhorn via Riederfurka to Riederalp" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/hike-from-bettmerhorn-via-riederfurka-to-riederalp" description: "From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, hike through the village of Bettmeralp to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola. With the gondola, you reach the Bettmerhorn view point within minutes – a magnificent viewpoint and starting point of the hike. Before you start hiking, we recommend visiting the free experience exhibition “Bettmerhorn Glacier World” located directly at the mountain station. From Bettmerhorn, hike along the mountain ridge over Hohbalm and Biel heading west to the mountain station of the Moosfluh glacier railway and the second view point on this route. Here again, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the panorama of the Valais mountain world. From here, follow the adventure ridge path over Hohfluh to Riederfurka, where Villa Cassel with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch is located. On the last section, hike down from Riederfurka to Riederalp." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3800052/4a39ec54f99851fb68451fa57f342a64847ef89f2aec6d716fd9d15878515fd9/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike from Bettmerhorn via Riederfurka to Riederalp ================================================== - Tip - 7.65 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike - 2:40 h - 7.65 km - 51 m - 778 m - 1,923 m - 2,653 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Bettmeralp cable car mountain station - Destination: West cable car mountain station, Riederalp From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, hike through the village of Bettmeralp to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola. With the gondola, you reach the Bettmerhorn view point within minutes – a magnificent viewpoint and starting point of the hike. Before you start hiking, we recommend visiting the free experience exhibition “Bettmerhorn Glacier World” located directly at the mountain station. From Bettmerhorn, hike along the mountain ridge over Hohbalm and Biel heading west to the mountain station of the Moosfluh glacier railway and the second view point on this route. Here again, you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the panorama of the Valais mountain world. From here, follow the adventure ridge path over Hohfluh to Riederfurka, where Villa Cassel with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch is located. On the last section, hike down from Riederfurka to Riederalp. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – Bettmerhorn valley station gondola – Bettmerhorn – Moosfluh – Hohfluh – Riederfurka – Riederalp West Read more 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. Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Asphalt (3%) Trail (17%) Path (80%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking sticks - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Follow cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more **Parking**Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **Public transportation**Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to the Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mórel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature At the mountain railways and info centres of the Aletsch Arena, you can get a free panoramic map. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The exhibition and alpine garden of the nature conservation centre in Villa Cassel at Riederfurka are worth seeing! Be sure to plan a visit! Read more Map SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3992 Bettmeralp Download GPX file - - - -