From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway you hike through the village of Bettmeralp, past the chapel Maria zum Schnee, to the Hotel Alpfrieden. There you follow the path leading to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola. Upon arrival, a short climb to the Bettmersee begins. The circular route first leads you along the eastern side of the Bettmersee, then up to the alp stable and back to the Bettmersee. During the summer months, cows of local farmers are still kept in the alp stable. You return to the starting point of the circular hike via the same way: pass the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola and hike through Bettmeralp westwards to the mountain station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway.
- medium
- 4,05 km
- 1 hour 20 minutes
- 131 m
- 131 m
- start: Mountain station Bettmeralp aerial cableway
- destination: Mountain station Bettmeralp aerial cableway
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Mountain station Bettmeralp aerial cableway
Mountain station Bettmeralp aerial cableway
Mountain station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway – valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola – Bettmersee – alp stable – Bettmersee – valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola – mountain station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway
Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route.
Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail along with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and that of others with you.
Bring additional sun protection. UV rays can be especially strong at high altitudes, even on overcast days.
Plan your hike carefully: consider the fitness required for all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal conditions.
- The weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly without warning. Appropriate clothing and enough provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early.
- Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Observe warning signs indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.
- Inform third parties of your route and never go alone whenever possible.
Note(s)
Due to altitude and trail conditions, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing
- Head covering
- Sun protection
- Provisions
- Camera
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
What a view of the mountain world! Use the rest benches along the path to enjoy it extensively and in complete peace.
Take cantonal road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
Large, fee-based parking lot/garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Bettmeralp aerial cableway (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.
You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch