From Riederalp, hike to Riederfurka, where you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of the mountain and glacier world. Tip: If you use the mountain railway for this section, the route mostly goes downhill afterwards! Following the Knebelbrücke signpost, hike along a nicely laid-out path to the Rotbrüch fork and continue via Knebelbrücke to Oberried. Here, follow the Massaweg towards the Gibidum reservoir/Blatten. Cross the bridge below the impressive dam of the Gibidum reservoir. On the other side of the valley, you reach the mountain village of Blatten via a pleasant hiking trail. From there, take the post bus, train, and cable car via Brig and Mörel back to the Riederalp.
- medium
- 12,12 km
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- 359 m
- 959 m
- start: Riederalp, cable car station (West)
- destination: Blatten
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Riederalp, cable car station (West)
Blatten
Riederalp West – Riederfurka – Rotbrüch – Knebelbrücken – Oberried – Gebidum Reservoir - Blatten
Use of the 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.
- Only use 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
- Headwear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Trekking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
Visit the interactive exhibition of the "World Nature Forum" in Naters. Here you will learn a lot of interesting information about the UNESCO World Heritage!
Take the cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking facilities. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Riederalp.
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
- Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet as well as in the village center.
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then continue on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take it up to the Riederalp.
At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panoramic map.
Topographic maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
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