Winter hiking circular route Bettmeralp - Lischa

Tip
2.91 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Winter hiking
  • 1:00 h
  • 2.91 km
  • 118 m
  • 118 m
  • 1,924 m
  • 2,042 m
  • 118 m
  • Start: Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp
  • Destination: Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp

From the top station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway, you hike through the village of Bettmeralp, past the chapel Maria zum Schnee, to the Hotel Alpfrieden. Then follow the path leading to the Restaurant Walliserstube. Here begins the Lischa winter hiking trail. After a short ascent, the path turns westward. Enjoy the magnificent view of the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains. After an easy descent, you reach the Bachtla sports center and the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola. From here, you hike back through the village of Bettmeralp to the top station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway, as on the outward journey.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Directions

Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp – Restaurant Walliserstube – Talstation Gondelbahn Bettmerhorn – Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

  • Carefully plan every mountain tour and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and season. 
  • The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Therefore, take suitable clothing, 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. 
  • Be sure to inform yourself about the local avalanche situation 

Note(s) 
Due to altitude and trail routing, good footwear is absolutely required for this winter hike. 

Tour information

  • Familiy-Friendly

  • 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 
  • Weather-appropriate warm winter clothing 
  • Special recommendation: crampons or SnowSpikes 

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the cantonal road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. Ride the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. 

Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG). 

Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Ride the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

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

Literature

You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Fancy a longer route? This route can be perfectly combined with the Bettmersee – Alpstallung circular route into a wonderful winter hike.

Location and Contact

Winter hiking circular route Bettmeralp - Lischa
3992 Bettmeralp