--- title: "Hike from Fiesch via Ernen, Mühlebach, Steinhaus to Niederwald" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/hike-from-fiesch-via-ernen-muehlebach-steinhaus-to-niederwald" description: "The Hotel du Glacier, the oldest hotel in Fiesch (built 1847), is the starting point of this route, where you pass some memorable buildings: From here, you walk past the schoolhouse, the Kreyghaus and the prefect's house into the old village part Oberegg with its rustic houses. Through an alley, you reach the turnoff to Ernen. You go left towards Hotel Christiania, pass the Milachra development, and follow the path that goes under the bypass road down to the power station. After crossing the bridge, you hike over the old mule track through Ärnerfält up to Ernen, which was awarded the Wakker Prize for outstanding preservation of its village character. Plan a village tour! Via Galgen, you continue hiking via Mühlebach and Steinhaus to Niederwald. It is the birthplace of Cäsar Ritz, founder of the famous Ritz hotel chain, who also found his final resting place at the village cemetery. You take the train back to Fiesch." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3793383/20f8a42a4600b2bb4b94d5d1c0da6047ea67c239e7146670fc83c65f5e83b503/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike from Fiesch via Ernen, Mühlebach, Steinhaus to Niederwald ============================================================== - Tip - 8.58 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hike - 2:40 h - 8.58 km - 331 m - 141 m - 1,007 m - 1,269 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Fiesch, Hotel du Glacier - Destination: Niederwald, train station The Hotel du Glacier, the oldest hotel in Fiesch (built 1847), is the starting point of this route, where you pass some memorable buildings: From here, you walk past the schoolhouse, the Kreyghaus and the prefect's house into the old village part Oberegg with its rustic houses. Through an alley, you reach the turnoff to Ernen. You go left towards Hotel Christiania, pass the Milachra development, and follow the path that goes under the bypass road down to the power station. After crossing the bridge, you hike over the old mule track through Ärnerfält up to Ernen, which was awarded the Wakker Prize for outstanding preservation of its village character. Plan a village tour! Via Galgen, you continue hiking via Mühlebach and Steinhaus to Niederwald. It is the birthplace of Cäsar Ritz, founder of the famous Ritz hotel chain, who also found his final resting place at the village cemetery. You take the train back to Fiesch. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Fiesch – Niederernen – Ärnerfält – Ernen – Mühlebach – Steinhaus - Niederwald 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 - Culturally interesting - Familiy-Friendly Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Unknown (10%) Street (52%) Trail (38%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-appropriate clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Hiking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Follow Cantonal Road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furkastrasse to the parking options. Read more **Parking**Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the start of the route. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The Ritz Hotels are world-famous. Their founder, Cäsar Ritz, was born in Niederwald. He is honored with a visitor center. A must-visit! Read more Map National maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3984 Fiesch Download GPX file - - - -