Route description
The starting point of the hike is the Bettmerhorn View Point, two minutes from the mountain station of the Bettmerhorn gondola (2,647 m). You first walk slightly downhill via "Uf de Setzu" towards Roti Chumma. You constantly have the Great Aletsch Glacier in view on this section and get closer step by step. You then hike on a rock-carved path with stone steps towards Märjela, Märjelensee, and the mountain hut Glacierstube. You return to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena via Unneres Tälli or Oberes Tälli (shorter variant through the 1 km-long, illuminated Tälligrat tunnel). You hike to Salzgäb and then follow the path downhill to the Fiescheralp. The last stage of this dreamlike hike leads you back to Bettmeralp.
Where to eat
Take a break in the idyllic Glacierstube to reflect on your impressions of the Great Aletsch Glacier once again!
Interesting facts
- With an overall length of 30 km the hike is among the 15 longest hikes in Switzerland available on TouriSpo.
- You're facing an uphill climb of 236 vertical meters on this hike. This makes the hike one of the 10 hikes with the most ascent in Switzerland. The high point of the hike is located at an elevation of 2,624 m.
- This easy hike is perfect for the whole family. The hike is also perfect if the kid’s wanna bring their dog on the trip.
- Sturdy hiking boots are recommended on this track. If you get hungry along the way, there are places to rest and get food. Nevertheless it’s recommended to also have enough water and food in your backpack when hiking or biking.
Highlights of the tour
You constantly have the Great Aletsch Glacier in view on this section and get closer step by step.
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking route (click "Print" to download)
Getting here
Take Cantonal Road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Aletsch Bahnen AG cable car up to Bettmeralp.
Large, paid parking lot/garage at the Bettmeralp valley station.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to the Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Aletsch Bahnen AG cable car up to Bettmeralp.
