Hike from Fieschertal to Fiescheralp via Matt

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6.54 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 3:10 h
  • 6.54 km
  • 1,104 m
  • 1,109 m
  • 2,212 m
  • 1,103 m
  • Start: Fieschertal
  • Destination: Fiescheralp
A steep path winds its way in serpentines from the valley up to the sunny plateau. You’ll enjoy the unique view even more after completing this challenging climb.

Starting at the playground in Fieschertal, cross the Wysswasser river and follow the path that winds through the forest up towards Bärg. From there, the route continues to climb in steep serpentines up to Matt. Once you reach Geissbode, the greater part of the climb (around 1,100m) is behind you. The final section takes you westwards  on a relatively level path straight across the sunny plateau to Fiescheralp. From there, take the cable car back down to Fiesch and return to Fieschertal by PostBus.

Good to know

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Fieschertal – Bärg – Matt – Geissbode – Fiescheralp

Equipment

We recommend:  



  • good footwear 

  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket 

  • hat or cap 

  • sunscreen  

  • bottle for water 

  • picnic 

  • camera 

  • binoculars (optional) 

  • hiking poles (optional)  

  • printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)   

Directions & Parking facilities

Leave Cantonal Road 19 at the Fiesch exit, then follow Fieschertalstrasse to Fieschertal. 
There are limited parking spaces (charges apply) at the village square in Fieschertal. 
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then catch the PostBus to Fieschertal. 

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch 

Literature

Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Round off the tour with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier! Take the cable car up to the Eggishorn view point and enjoy the panoramic vista there.

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report


Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website. 



  • Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page. 

  • Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife. 

  • Close gates after passing through. 

  • Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. 

  • Do not leave any waste in nature. 

Map

SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher 

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Getting there

Hike from Fieschertal to Fiescheralp via Matt
3984 Fieschertal