Circular hike around Bettmersee

4.12 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 1:15 h
  • 4.12 km
  • 91 m
  • 91 m
  • 1,924 m
  • 2,016 m
  • 92 m
  • Start: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
  • Destination: Bettmeralp, cable car mountain station
So close, so beautiful: The idyllic Bettmersee invites you with a stroller-friendly circular hiking trail and many leisure activities for an unforgettable summer day at the mountain lake.

From the Bettmeralp cable car mountain station, walk eastwards past the Chapel Maria zum Schnee and typical Valais chalets, through the village and up to Bettmersee. The gently ascending path to the idyllic mountain lake takes about 15 minutes. Bettmersee is a particularly beautiful spot on the sun plateau, which you can circle on the stroller-friendly hiking trail. The leisure offerings are also impressive: Benches invite you to relax, have a picnic, or sunbathe. Refresh yourself with a dip in the cool water. Boat rental is open daily from mid-June to mid-October in good weather. Experience a round with a rowing or pedal boat! The adventurous can try stand-up paddling. There is also a natural paddling pool for children, a beach volleyball court, and a fire pit.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – village square – Bettmersee – village square – Bettmeralp cable car mountain station

Tour information

  • Barrier-Free

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
  • Headwear
  • Sun protection
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Swimsuit
  • Binoculars (optional)
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download) 

Directions & Parking facilities

Via Cantonal Road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Large paid parking lot/parking garage at the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. Then take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

You can get a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Mountain air makes you hungry! Luckily, there is a fire pit at Bettmersee. Experience how much fun grilling in this idyll can be.

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. On-site conditions may cause route changes. 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 hiking trail description 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, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
  • Close gates after passing through.
  • Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.  

Map

SwissTopo national maps: 1:25’000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier

Nearby

Location and Contact

Circular hike around Bettmersee
3992 Bettmeralp