- 2:15 h
- 6.23 km
- 219 m
- 219 m
- 1,923 m
- 2,097 m
- 174 m
- Start: Riederalp, West gondola mountain station
- Destination: Riederalp, West gondola mountain station
From Riederalp West, hike up to Riederfurka, the starting point and destination of the Casselweg theme trail at Villa Cassel. The circular hiking trail leads you around the Riederhorn in about an hour. Only a few ascents need to be overcome, but some sections of the path are somewhat exposed. From mid-June to mid-October, you will repeatedly come across information panels along the way that provide interesting insights into the life of Sir Ernest Cassel and his noble guests. At the beginning of the 20th century, the imposing Villa Cassel on Riederfurka was the fashionable summer residence of the English banker and his exclusive guests from nobility and high finance. The Casselweg theme trail offers insights into their lives and tells anecdotes from the time when members of the English upper class spent their summer holidays on Riederfurka. The descent back to Riederalp West is the last stage of this hike.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download)
Directions & Parking facilities
- Limited number of chargeable parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
- Large, chargeable parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.
Additional information
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. 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 signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wild animals.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Act considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
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