The beautiful hike takes you over a mountain ridge from the Riederalp to the Bettmeralp. At the very beginning of the hike, you pass the Riederfurka. It is worth taking a break here to visit the Pro Natura Center Aletsch in the impressive Villa Cassel. Above the Aletsch forest, you walk along the former moraines of the massive glaciers. Your constant companion is an impressive view over the Great Aletsch Glacier. From Biel, you can also take in the other side of the mountain ridge. Here stretches a wild mountain landscape and you enjoy the view over Riederalp and Bettmeralp. Arriving at the Bettmerhorn viewpoint, you will be rewarded with a great panoramic view.
- medium
- 9,31 km
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- 742 m
- 87 m
- start: Riederalp, cable car mountain station
- destination: Bettmerhorn
Best Season
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- Familiy-Friendly
Riederalp, cable car mountain station
Bettmerhorn
Riederalp Mitte - Riederalp West - Riederfurka - Moraine Trail - Moosfluh - Bettmerhorn
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route. The 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 signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates behind you after passing through.
- Be considerate of 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)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
The exhibition and alpine garden of the nature conservation center in Villa Cassel on the Riederfurka are worth seeing! Make sure to plan a visit!
Take cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Riederalp.
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Additional parking options are signposted.
- Large paid parking garages at the village entrance of Mörel-Filet as well as in the village center.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp.
At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panoramic map.
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
Tel.: +41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch