Hike from Fiesch via Lax over Hockmatta and Twingischlucht to Binn

Tip
13.27 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 4:30 h
  • 13.27 km
  • 702 m
  • 361 m
  • 987 m
  • 1,405 m
  • 418 m
  • Start: Fiesch
  • Destination: Binn

From the bridge in Fiesch (junction Fieschertal/railway station) walk westwards, past the district of Wiler, towards Lax, the actual starting point of the route. There, at the height of the Bellevue restaurant, take the path down to the Rotten bridge and follow the ascent on the other side of the valley up to the Wasen. From here you are on the historic trade route from Grengiols to Binn and further over the Albrun pass to Italy. Initially you hike towards Hockmatta, after about a 2 km descent you cross the historic Roman bridge. From now on, the path goes uphill towards the Twingi Gorge. The path leads through impressive rock formations, tunnels and over bridges. Way crosses remind you that you are on the most difficult and dangerous section of the old trade route. After crossing the Twingi Gorge, the last stage leads over a road directly into the mineral village of Binn. By post bus you return to Fiesch.

Good to know

Directions

Fiesch – Wiler – Lax – Hockmatta – Twingischlucht – Binn

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.

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Pavements

Street
Trail

Equipment

We recommend:
  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing
  • waterproof vest
  • Headgear
  • Sun protection
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars 
  • Walking sticks 
  • Printout of the route description

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka street to the parking options.
Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then continue on foot to the start of the route.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet

+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch 

Literature

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you will receive a free panorama map. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit the Lengenbach mineral mine! At the "Klopfplatz" you can search for remains of the mined semi-precious stones for free. Good luck!

Map

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