Circular hike from Fieschertal to Burghütte and back

Tip
8.58 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 3:15 h
  • 8.58 km
  • 651 m
  • 651 m
  • 1,109 m
  • 1,759 m
  • 650 m
  • Start: Fieschertal, bus stop
  • Destination: Fieschertal, bus stop
A beautiful hike, but endurance is required for the 600 meters of ascent. However, the view of the Fiesch Glacier and the Burghütte is definitely worth the effort!

The route starts in the picturesque village of Fieschertal and at first leads without major climbs eastward into the valley towards Unnerbärg. There you follow the signpost to Fiesch Glacier/climbing garden and after about 5 minutes reach the quite steep ascent towards the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. For this strenuous section you will be rewarded with a view of the Fiesch Glacier. Passing idyllic mountain huts you continue hiking to the Burghütte. The beautifully located hut is the destination of the hike. On the way back you first walk westward and then continue always downhill back to the starting point Fieschertal.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Fieschertal – Unnerbärg – Aspi-Titter suspension bridge – Burghütte – Fieschertal

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Drive from Brig via Route 19 and Fieschertal road to Fieschertal.
Please inquire locally about parking options.
Take the train from Brig station to Fiesch and then take bus 651 to Fieschertal.

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

You have earned it! Treat yourself to some pampering at the Burghütte after the strenuous ascent and recharge for the descent.

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

The use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site 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 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 signposts and instructions - for your own safety, the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
  • Close gates after passing through.
  • Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.

Map

SwissTopo topographic maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier

Nearby

Location and Contact

Circular hike from Fieschertal to Burghütte and back
3984 Fieschertal