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.
- difficult
- 15,20 km
- 5 hours 30 minutes
- 237 m
- 952 m
- start: Bettmerhorn, mountain station gondola
- destination: Bettmeralp
Best Season
Good to know
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Bettmerhorn, mountain station gondola
Bettmeralp
Mountain station of the Bettmerhorn gondola - Roti Chumma - Märjelensee - Obers Tälli - Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp
People undertaking this activity based on the information on this website do so at their own risk. Conditions on site may lead to route changes and increased danger from natural hazards. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website or for the conditions under which this activity is carried out. In case of doubt, please contact the destination in advance.
- The route leads through rocky terrain and requires sure-footedness.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete hiking route description with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signs and instructions - for your own safety, the protection of grazing animals, and respect for wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through them.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
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)
Take a break in the idyllic Glacierstube to reflect on your impressions of the Great Aletsch Glacier once again!
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.
You can obtain a free panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch