Mountain route from Riederalp via suspension bridge to Oberaletsch Hut and back to Belalp
- 12:10 h
- 25.11 km
- 1,583 m
- 1,502 m
- 1,504 m
- 2,696 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Riederalp, mid-station cable car
- Destination: Belalp, cable car mountain station
From the mid-station of the Riederalp cable car, hike via Riederalp West on the well-maintained hiking trail up to Riederfurka. There, the first highlight awaits with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch in Villa Cassel. From Riederfurka, descend via Teiffe Forest to Grünsee and over the suspension bridge Riederalp – Belalp to the other side of the valley, the Aletschi. Then follows the ascent over Leng Acker to the chapel and further via the connecting path to the spectacular Oberaletsch panorama trail. First, hike through the Oberaletsch Gorge, then along the right side of the valley alongside the Oberaletsch Glacier, up to the SAC Oberaletsch Hut (2,640 m). The return route follows the same path to the Walkenen area. There, follow the path westwards down to Belalp. From there, take the cable car to Blatten b. Naters, continue with the Postbus to Brig and then take the train.
Note: Difficulty: T3
The round-trip ticket from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike
Good to know
Directions
Safety guidelines
- 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.
- 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 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
Stop at an Inn
Summit
Best to visit
Pavements
Equipment
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Walking poles
- Printout of the hiking trail
Directions & Parking facilities
- 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 and in the village center.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
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