Hike from the Fiescheralp via Burghütte and Aspi-Titter suspension bridge to Bellwald

Tip
14.11 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 4:50 h
  • 14.11 km
  • 457 m
  • 1,108 m
  • 1,552 m
  • 2,374 m
  • 822 m
  • Start: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car
  • Destination: Bellwald

From the Fiescheralp mountain station, hike eastwards via Salzgäb, Oberes Tälli (through the illuminated tunnel) to Märjelensee. At the mountain restaurant Gletscherstube, follow the path over Märjelenwang and Stock down to the Burghütte, then reach the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. This section is relatively demanding, steep and requires surefootedness. Approximately 600 meters of altitude descent must be overcome up to this point. Crossing the suspension bridge also requires freedom from vertigo. After arriving on the other side, continue hiking downhill via Obflie, Ried and Gasse to the village center of Bellwald. From there take the cable car down to Fürgangen and return by train to Fiesch.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Fiescheralp – Märjelensee – Märjelenwang – Burghütte – Aspi-Titter suspension bridge – Bellwald

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 assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.

  • Crossing the Aspi-Titter bridge requires surefootedness and freedom from vertigo.
  • 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 signs 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.

  • Carry additional sun protection. UV rays can be very strong at high altitudes, even in cloudy weather.

  • Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts and seasonal dependencies.

  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, better turn back early.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

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)
  • Walking sticks (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then Furka road to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to the Fiescheralp.
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 on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this 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

After the steep descent, you have earned a rest at the Burghütte! With a bit of luck, you can even observe ibex with binoculars.

Map

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

Location and Contact

Hike from the Fiescheralp via Burghütte and Aspi-Titter suspension bridge to Bellwald
3984 Fiesch