--- title: "Multi-day route through the Aletsch area" url: "https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/tour/multi-day-route-through-the-aletsch-area" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3749828/caf222140dff2b0ab1752ea18211bb77dae290ad5e2cd5ee66b5b9621f9f2601/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Arena > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Multi-day route through the Aletsch area ======================================== - Tip - 43.40 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Great panorama - Hike - 17:00 h - 43.40 km - 2,181 m - 3,219 m - 1,007 m - 2,871 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Belalp, cable car mountain station - Destination: Fiesch, public transport hub **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: **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: **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: **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. Read more Good to know ------------ Directions **Day 1: Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Suspension Bridge - Riederfurka - Riederalp** Duration 5 h \| Distance 11.4 km \| Ascent 604 m \| Descent 782 m **Day 2: Moosfluh – Biel – Hohbalm – Roti Chumme – Märjelensee – Glacier Hut** Duration 4 h \| Distance 10.6 km \| Ascent 735 m \| Descent 282 m **Day 3: Eggishorn – Tälligrat/Tällisee – Glacier Hut - Castle Hut** Duration 4 h \| Distance 10.2 km \| Ascent 508 m \| Descent 1123 m **Day 4: Aspi-Titter Suspension Bridge - Bellwald - Fürgangen - Goms Bridge - Mühlebach - Ernen Fiesch** Duration 4 h \| Distance 11.9 km \| Ascent 262 m \| Descent 964 m Read more 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. 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 (3%) Asphalt (8%) Trail (13%) Path (71%) Lift (4%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headwear - Sunscreen - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Hiking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take canton road 19 to the Brig exit, then follow the Blatten road from Naters to the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car in Blatten b. Naters. Read more **Parking**Large paid car park at the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car. Read more **Public transportation**From Brig train station take bus line 624 to the Blatten b. Naters stop (travel time: 15 – 20 min.). Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +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 Get the ! With the combined mountain railway and train ticket, you are unrestrictedly mobile in the Aletsch Arena! Read more Map Topographic maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3914 Blatten bei Naters Download GPX file - - - -