- 0:45 h
- 5.83 km
- 556 m
- 556 m
- 764 m
- 1,188 m
- 424 m
- Start: Mörel, valley station cable car Aletsch Bahnen AG
- Destination: Mörel-Filet, valley station cable car Aletsch Bahnen AG
The gondola from Mörel goes up to Ried-Mörel. To reach the trailhead, you have to walk down the stairs at the mountain station. The trailhead is located left below the mountain station. Then follows a relatively flat traverse, which is exposed in some short sections. Be careful. Once the descent starts, it goes back to Mörel on old rough mule tracks with the typical Valais Pikini (natural cobblestones).
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Equipment
Basic equipment for mountain biking
- Bicycle helmet (if applicable, enduro or full-face helmet)
- Bike gloves, elbow and knee pads (if applicable, back and shin protectors)
- Sturdy, comfortable, and preferably waterproof footwear (if applicable, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection)
- Clothing in multiple layers with moisture transport
- Backpack (with rain cover)
- Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Mobile phone
- First aid kit
- Pocket knife
- Cash
- Navigation device / map and compass
- Sufficient provisions and drinking water
Technical equipment
- Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
- Tire repair kit
- Spare bicycle tube
- Chain tool
- Allen keys
- Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation
- Bicycle lock
If applicable, roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bell, front and rear light, and spoke reflectors.
The lists for "basic equipment" and "technical equipment" do not claim to be complete and serve only as suggestions for what you should pack.
For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your device.
Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.
Directions & Parking facilities
Take cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, 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 of Mörel-Filet and 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 this cable car up to Riederalp.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Get the Aletsch Bikepass! With the combined mountain railway and train ticket, you are fully mobile in the Aletsch Arena!
Safety guidelines
Only use the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers as well as plants and animals. Hikers have the right of way. Assess your own abilities and fitness well. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.
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