Hike from Bettmeralp via Aletschpromenade to Riederalp

3.07 km long
Difficulty: easy
Hike
  • 1:00 h
  • 3.07 km
  • 52 m
  • 51 m
  • 1,878 m
  • 1,929 m
  • 51 m
  • Start: Bettmeralp, mountain station
  • Destination: Riederalp, mountain station west
A paved path, hardly any inclines and even illuminated at night: the Aletschpromenade connects Bettmeralp with Riederalp and is really easy for everyone.

The starting point of the hike is the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car. From here you hike westwards on the Aletschpromenade. The path is paved and therefore also wheelchair accessible. There are hardly any altitude meters to overcome until the destination of the hike – the mountain station Riederalp. Benches along the Aletschpromenade invite you to rest and enjoy again and again. By the way: the Aletschpromenade is illuminated at night! It is therefore also perfect for an evening stroll.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Bettmeralp, mountain station - Golmenegg - Riederalp middle - Riederalp, mountain station west

Tour information

  • Barrier-Free

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Suitable for Pushchair

Equipment

We recommend: 

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Via cantonal road 19 to the exit Bettmeralp valley station. 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). 

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Bettmeralp valley station. 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 info centres of the Aletsch Arena. 

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Are you traveling with children? At the Hobbyland playground your kids can really let off steam from time to time!

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may cause changes to the route. The Aletsch Arena AG accepts 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 signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. 
  • Close gates behind you. 
  • Be considerate towards other trail users, plants, and animals.   

Map

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Hike from Bettmeralp via Aletschpromenade to Riederalp
3992 Bettmeralp