Hike from Fiescheralp via Laxerstafel to Lax

7.31 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike

2:30 h
7.31 km
8 m
1,173 m
1,040 m
2,210 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Fiescheralp, cable car mountain station
Destination: Lax, train station

From Fiesch you take the cable car up to the Fiescheralp. That is the starting point of the hike, which leads you down from the sunny plateau into the valley. Hike westwards from Fiescheralp to the Laxerstafel junction and follow the path. Upon arriving at Laxerstafel, you will find a small lake and a view of the breathtaking mountain panorama. From here, a path laid out in switchbacks continues downhill. This makes the descent to Lax comfortable. The approximately 1,000 meters of elevation you overcome on this stage are thus manageable. Upon reaching Lax, take the train back to Fiesch.

Directions

Fiescheralp – Laxerstafel - Lax

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.

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Street (17%)

Trail (73%)

Path (10%)

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing
waterproof vest
Headwear
Sun protection
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars
Walking poles
Printout of the hiking trail

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Follow the Cantonal Road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to the Fiescheralp.

Parking

Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Public transportation

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this cable car up to the Fiescheralp.

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 can get a free panoramic map. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The small lake at Laxerstafel is an idyllic rest stop with a breathtaking view. Pack a delicious Valais snack in your backpack!

Map

Topographic maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier

Hike from Fiescheralp via Laxerstafel to Lax

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