--- title: "Hiking from Riederalp via Aletsch forest to the Chatzulecher lakes" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/hiking-from-riederalp-via-aletsch-forest-to-the-chatzulecher-lakes" description: "From Riederalp West you hike up to Riederfurka, where the impressive Villa Cassel with the Pro Natura Aletsch Center is located. Then follow the Lengmoosweg towards the bishop’s seat. The path leads you through the protected Aletsch forest with its ancient larches. Stay on this path until you reach the signpost Breitebode – Moosfluh – Biel, and switch to the trail that leads high toward the ridge. At Biel, the path branches off to the Chatzulecher lakes, known for their emerald green waters. Step by step, you approach the Great Aletsch Glacier on this downhill section. For the return, take the same path back to Biel and then hike westwards to the Moosfluh viewpoint. From there, take the Moosfluh glacier cable car down to Riederalp. Alternatively, from Biel you could descend directly to Riederalp." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2824298/963d256993d5675055108e2d6ba37817a4077afc3f4961c0765b013a7cf5071e/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Hiking from Riederalp via Aletsch forest to the Chatzulecher lakes ================================================================== - Tip - 12.97 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike - 5:00 h - 12.97 km - 861 m - 467 m - 1,923 m - 2,333 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Riederalp, top station of the West gondola - Destination: Moosfluh, top station of Moosfluh glacier cable car From Riederalp West you hike up to Riederfurka, where the impressive Villa Cassel with the Pro Natura Aletsch Center is located. Then follow the Lengmoosweg towards the bishop’s seat. The path leads you through the protected Aletsch forest with its ancient larches. Stay on this path until you reach the signpost Breitebode – Moosfluh – Biel, and switch to the trail that leads high toward the ridge. At Biel, the path branches off to the Chatzulecher lakes, known for their emerald green waters. Step by step, you approach the Great Aletsch Glacier on this downhill section. For the return, take the same path back to Biel and then hike westwards to the Moosfluh viewpoint. From there, take the Moosfluh glacier cable car down to Riederalp. Alternatively, from Biel you could descend directly to Riederalp. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions Top station of the West Riederalp gondola – Riederfurka – Lengmoosweg – Breitebode – Moosfluh – Biel – Chatzulecher – Biel – Moosfluh - Riederalp 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 - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (2%) Asphalt (2%) Trail (5%) Path (90%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take Canton Road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking facilities. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp. Read more **Parking** - Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted. - Large paid parking garages at the entrance to 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 +41 27 928 58 58 Read more Literature You can get a free panorama map at the cable cars and information centers of Aletsch Arena. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author No viewpoint, but experience an idyllic mountain lake: the alternative route leads from Breitebode via Blausee and Biel to the Chatzulecher lakes. Read more Map SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - - - -