- 1:40 h
- 4.43 km
- 296 m
- 270 m
- 1,923 m
- 2,285 m
- 362 m
- Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station Bettmeralp cable car
- Destination: Bettmersee
From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, walk eastward to the Schömbiel or Wurzenbord chairlift. One of these two facilities is operational during the summer months and will bring you to the starting point of the theme route. The marmot learning trail leads you down to Bettmersee. At four information stations you will learn interesting facts about marmots on this easy hike. The chances to observe the shy animals are good.
Note: Please check in advance which of the two lifts – Schömbiel chairlift or Wurzenbord chairlift – is operating during your stay.
Good to know
Directions
Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp – Schömbiel or Wurzenbord chairlift - Bettmersee
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. On-site conditions may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete hiking trail description with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and comply with all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Act considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tour information
Familiy-Friendly
Best to visit
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Head covering
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking route (click “Print” to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
Via cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Literature
At the mountain railways and info centers of Aletsch Arena you receive a free panoramic map.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At Bettmersee there is a family fire pit. Enjoy communal grilling as the perfect conclusion to the exciting family hike.
Map
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier