Hike from Fieschertal via Fiesch to Lax via "Laggeraweg"

7.90 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike

2:30 h
7.90 km
139 m
210 m
1,040 m
1,248 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Fieschertal, bus stop
Destination: Lax

The starting point of the hike is the Fieschertal playground. From here, you hike a short, steep section uphill until you reach the Laggeraweg trail. On the flat trail along the slope, you then hike to Lax. The change between deciduous and coniferous forests and rocky terrain, sunny and shady sections makes the Laggeraweg so varied. Along the route, you can repeatedly enjoy wonderful views of the villages Fiesch and Ernen. Especially beautiful: The disused Suone, which runs partly directly next to the trail. In bygone days, the Valais people used the Suonen as irrigation canals and for drinking water supply.

Directions

Fieschertal – Fiesch - Lax

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.

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Pavements

Street (16%)

Asphalt (10%)

Trail (66%)

Path (8%)

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

Take the cantonal road 19 to the exit Fiesch and then via Fieschertalstraße to the Fieschertal valley.

Parking

Limited number of paid parking spaces at the village square of Fieschertal.

Public transportation

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then change to the post bus and travel to the Fieschertal valley.

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 panoramic map. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Several benches along the way invite you to rest. Take your time for short breaks and let the landscape have an effect on you.

Map

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

Hike from Fieschertal via Fiesch to Lax via "Laggeraweg"

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