--- title: "Hike from the Riederalp via the Moraine Trail to the Bettmerhorn" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/hike-from-the-riederalp-via-the-moraine-trail-to-the-bettmerhorn" description: "The beautiful hike takes you over a mountain ridge from the Riederalp to the Bettmeralp. At the very beginning of the hike, you pass the Riederfurka. It is worth taking a break here to visit the Pro Natura Center Aletsch in the impressive Villa Cassel. Above the Aletsch forest, you walk along the former moraines of the massive glaciers. Your constant companion is an impressive view over the Great Aletsch Glacier. From Biel, you can also take in the other side of the mountain ridge. Here stretches a wild mountain landscape and you enjoy the view over Riederalp and Bettmeralp. Arriving at the Bettmerhorn viewpoint, you will be rewarded with a great panoramic view." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2824307/4908976c856413173d701cea9514551f7bac02fb4ca5843c51d996a5ea6aaa19/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hike from the Riederalp via the Moraine Trail to the Bettmerhorn ================================================================ - Tip - 9.31 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike - 3:30 h - 9.31 km - 742 m - 87 m - 1,905 m - 2,647 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Riederalp, cable car mountain station - Destination: Bettmerhorn The beautiful hike takes you over a mountain ridge from the Riederalp to the Bettmeralp. At the very beginning of the hike, you pass the Riederfurka. It is worth taking a break here to visit the Pro Natura Center Aletsch in the impressive Villa Cassel. Above the Aletsch forest, you walk along the former moraines of the massive glaciers. Your constant companion is an impressive view over the Great Aletsch Glacier. From Biel, you can also take in the other side of the mountain ridge. Here stretches a wild mountain landscape and you enjoy the view over Riederalp and Bettmeralp. Arriving at the Bettmerhorn viewpoint, you will be rewarded with a great panoramic view. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Riederalp Mitte - Riederalp West - Riederfurka - Moraine Trail - Moosfluh - Bettmerhorn Read more 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. Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Unknown (5%) Street (9%) Asphalt (9%) Trail (13%) Path (63%) Lift (1%) Equipment **We recommend:**    - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headwear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Hiking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Riederalp. Read more **Parking** - Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Additional parking options are signposted. - Large paid parking garages at the village entrance of Mörel-Filet as well as in the village center. Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet Tel.: +41 27 928 58 58   Read more Literature At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panoramic map.  Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author The exhibition and alpine garden of the nature conservation center in Villa Cassel on the Riederfurka are worth seeing! Make sure to plan a visit! Read more Map SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - - - -