Multi-day route through the Aletsch area

Day 1

The starting point of the route is the Hotel Belalp. You hike down via the Steigle into the Aletschji and further over Leng Acker to the old glacier ascent and the Belalp – Riederalp suspension bridge. The 124 m long and 80 m high suspension bridge is the highlight of this stage! After crossing it, you start the ascent to Riederfurka. From Riederfurka, you hike down to your first stage destination Riederalp.

Overnight stay: Accommodations Riederalp

Day 2

From Riederalp, you take the glacier railway up to the Moosfluh viewpoint, which is the starting point of the second stage of the day. Follow the eastward leading path to Biel and then take the short ascent to Hohbalm. From there, you hike along the north-facing slopes of Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn, without major elevation changes, to Märjelensee. The view of the Great Aletsch Glacier is your constant companion on this stage. 

Overnight stay: Glacier Hut

Day 3

From the mountain hut Glacier Hut, you ascend to the small Tällisee, which is a beautiful viewpoint, and then onwards to Tälligrat. This section runs over a nicely laid slab path. Then it goes over switchbacks up to Horli-Hitta and to the Eggishorn viewpoint, where you can expect a unique view. Afterwards, you hike back the same way to the Glacier Hut. The last part of the day’s stage leads down over Märjelenwang to the Castle Hut.

Overnight stay: Castle Hut

Day 4

Day 4 holds pure thrills: The route begins with a relatively demanding, steep descent which requires surefootedness. You must master about 600 meters of altitude in this terrain. Then follows crossing the 160 m long Aspi-Titter suspension bridge, which spans 120 m above the Weisswasser gorge. This requires no fear of heights but guarantees impressive views into the depths. After crossing, the route continues challenging: surefootedness and no fear of heights are also required on the steep ascent to the highest point of the hike. Once there, you hike to Bellwald and then descending further via Fürgangen to the second suspension bridge of this day stage: the 280 m long Goms Bridge which leads over the wild Rotten, which makes its way 92 meters below. You cross the bridge and arrive at Mühlebach. Here you will find restaurants where you can recharge reserves for the last stage. This leads you via Ernen to Fiesch.