From Riederalp Mitte go east to the valley station of the Moosfluh glacier railway. Take the railway up to the starting point of the hike at the View Moosfluh. Along the ridge path you now hike westwards via Hohfluh to the Riederfurka, to the impressive Villa Cassel. Along the experiential trail you have the opportunity at five stations to immerse yourself deeper into the world of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Informative, acoustic and playful themes include wilderness and civilization, nature reserve and alpine farming, water shortage and water reservoir, ridge and poor souls, or nature conservation and tourism. Several beautiful viewpoints make this easy thematic trail additionally an experience. The last stage of the hike is the descent from the Riederfurka down to the Riederalp.
- medium
- 6,72 km
- 2 hours 40 minutes
- 457 m
- 430 m
- start: Riederalp, cable car middle station
- destination: Riederalp West
Best Season
Good to know
- Familiy-Friendly
- Cultural Interesting
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Riederalp, cable car middle station
Riederalp West
Riederalp Mitte - Moosfluh – Hohfluh - Riederfurka – Riederalp West
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. On-site conditions may lead to changes in 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, the protection of grazing animals and respect for wildlife.
- Close gates again 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 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! Be sure to plan a visit!
Take canton road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Additional parking options are signposted.
- Large, paid parking garages at the entrance to 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.
National maps SwissTopo: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
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