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title: "Berisal - Bortelhütte - Bortelsee - Berisal"
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description: "You hike from the \"Berisal\" bus stop slightly ascending towards the east. After crossing the stream, the path steadily rises to the Bortelhütte. Once at the hut, it is worth taking the ascent to the lake. On the descent, it is recommended to enjoy the view on the terrace of the Bortelhütte during a short break."
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Berisal - Bortelhütte - Bortelsee - Berisal
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- 11.10 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: medium
- Hike

Bortelsee

Aussicht bei Bortelhütte

Bortelhütten und Bortelhorn

Nachthimmel Bortelhütten

Bortelhütten und Furggubäumhorn

- 4:45 h
- 11.10 km
- 939 m
- 939 m
- 1,527 m
- 2,466 m
- Difficulty: medium
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- Start: Berisal
- Destination: Berisal

On the hike to Bortelsee, you cover almost 1,000 meters of elevation. While the mountain peaks dominate the ascent, you enjoy a wonderful view over the Ganter valley during the descent.

You hike from the "Berisal" bus stop slightly ascending towards the east. After crossing the stream, the path steadily rises to the Bortelhütte. Once at the hut, it is worth taking the ascent to the lake. On the descent, it is recommended to enjoy the view on the terrace of the Bortelhütte during a short break.

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Pavements

Asphalt (11%)

Trail (13%)

Path (76%)

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Directions

Berisal - Bortelhütte - Bortelsee - Bortelhütte - Berisal

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Tour information

- Circular trail

Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

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Directions & Parking facilities

**Getting there**Combine this route with the hike to the .

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**Parking**

Parking spaces are available in Berisal. We recommend you travel by public transport.

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**Public transportation**

At the beginning of the route is the post bus stop "Berisal, Kehr." It can be conveniently reached from Brig by post bus.

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Additional information

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Don't forget your camera to take a photo of the lake and the view.

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Safety guidelines

The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

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Contact

3911 Ried-Brig

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