Winter hike Riederalp, Golmenegg, Restaurant La Tana and back

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
Difficulty: easy
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 La Tana and return to the Aletschpromenade. From here, you hike westwards back to Riederalp.

Directions

Riederalp Mitte – Golmenegg – Schweiben – Restaurant La Tana – 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

Circular trail
Refreshment stop

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

Getting there

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.

Parking

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.

Public transportation

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 La Tana you have a magnificent view of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a break with a dreamy panoramic view!

Winter hike Riederalp, Golmenegg, Restaurant La Tana and back

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