Winter hike Riederalp, Golmenegg, Restaurant La Tana and back

Tip
4.51 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Winter hiking
  • 1:30 h
  • 4.51 km
  • 131 m
  • 131 m
  • 1,835 m
  • 1,914 m
  • 79 m
  • Start: Riederalp, Riederalp cable car middle station
  • Destination: Riederalp, Riederalp cable car middle station

From Riederalp Mitte, walk eastwards on the Aletschpromenade up to the height of Golmenegg. There you follow the winter hiking trail branching off towards the valley side. Past the St. Bernhard chapel and beautiful, old Valais houses, you now hike through a bright forest landscape over Biel and Flesch towards the east. After a short ascent, you reach the height of the Restaurant Adler and return to the Aletschpromenade. From here, you hike westwards back to Riederalp.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Riederalp Mitte – Golmenegg – Schweiben – Restaurant Adler – Riederalp Mitte

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

  • Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt it to your own conditions, the weather, and the time of year. 
  • The weather can change rapidly in the mountains. Therefore, take suitable clothing and enough provisions and water. Turn back in time if the weather is uncertain. 
  • Inform third parties about the tour and, if possible, never go alone. 
  • Do not leave marked paths and do not enter glaciers without a mountain guide. 
  • Walking on ski slopes is prohibited. 
  • Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals. 
  • In any case, inform yourself about the local avalanche situation 

Note(s) 
Due to altitude and route, good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike. 

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Equipment

Our recommendation:   

  • Winter, hiking, or trekking shoes with good tread 
  • Possibly hiking poles 
  • Warm winter clothing adapted to the weather 
  • Special recommendation: crampons or SnowSpikes 

Directions & Parking facilities

Along cantonal road 19 to the exit Mörel-Filet, then to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.
  • Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet train station. Further parking options are signposted.
  • Large paid parking garages at the entrance of Mörel-Filet as well as in the village center.
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.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG 
Furkastrasse 39 
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch 

Literature

At the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena, you can get a free panoramic map.  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

From the sun terrace of the Restaurant Adler you have a magnificent view of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a break with a dreamy panoramic view!

Location and Contact

Winter hike Riederalp, Golmenegg, Restaurant La Tana and back
3987 Riederalp