Hike from Fieschertal via Fiesch to Lax via "Laggeraweg"

Tip
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
  • 208 m
  • 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.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Fieschertal – Fiesch - Lax

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.  

  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page. 
  • Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, for the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. 
  • Close gates 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
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • Good footwear 
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest 
  • Headwear 
  • Sunscreen 
  • Water bottle 
  • Picnic 
  • Camera 
  • Binoculars (optional) 
  • Hiking poles (optional) 
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)  

Directions & Parking facilities

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

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

Location and Contact

Hike from Fieschertal via Fiesch to Lax via "Laggeraweg"
3984 Fieschertal