From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, walk eastwards past the Maria zum Schnee chapel and typical Valais chalets through Bettmeralp. Now hike over the Baschweri Rope Park and then through a forest to the Weiden/Martisberg junction and follow it. The descent to Martisberg leads through a particularly beautiful and idyllic landscape: Colourfully blooming, species-rich meadows where cows graze. Wonderful larch forests. And again and again beautiful spring alpine farms. Upon arrival in Martisberg, you cross the village and hike on the forest road through the Baderwald to Betten Village. Beautiful views of the Rhone Valley open up to you repeatedly. From Betten Village, you take the cable car back up to Bettmeralp or alternatively down to Bettmeralp valley station. Note: Due to its originality and species richness, the region before Martisberg was selected for a biodiversity project by Forst Aletsch.
- medium
- 9,51 km
- 3 hours
- 74 m
- 803 m
- start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
- destination: Betten Village
Best Season
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- Cultural Interesting
Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
Betten Village
Bettmeralp – Baschweri Rope Park – Weiden – Martisberg – Betten Village
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail 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, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Walking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
Typical Valais chalets shape the appearance of Martisberg and Betten Village. Plan a walk around both villages!
Take cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
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