From the bridge in Fiesch (junction Fieschertal/railway station) walk westwards, past the district of Wiler, towards Lax, the actual starting point of the route. There, at the height of the Bellevue restaurant, take the path down to the Rotten bridge and follow the ascent on the other side of the valley up to the Wasen. From here you are on the historic trade route from Grengiols to Binn and further over the Albrun pass to Italy. Initially you hike towards Hockmatta, after about a 2 km descent you cross the historic Roman bridge. From now on, the path goes uphill towards the Twingi Gorge. The path leads through impressive rock formations, tunnels and over bridges. Way crosses remind you that you are on the most difficult and dangerous section of the old trade route. After crossing the Twingi Gorge, the last stage leads over a road directly into the mineral village of Binn. By post bus you return to Fiesch.
- medium
- 13,27 km
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- 702 m
- 361 m
- start: Fiesch
- destination: Binn
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Fiesch
Binn
Fiesch – Wiler – Lax – Hockmatta – Twingischlucht – Binn
Use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes 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 signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Be considerate of 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)
- Walking sticks (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
Visit the Lengenbach mineral mine! At the "Klopfplatz" you can search for remains of the mined semi-precious stones for free. Good luck!
Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka street to the parking options.
Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then continue on foot to the start of the route.
At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you will receive a free panorama map.
SwissTopo national maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
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