Hike from Fiesch via Lax over Hockmatta and Twingischlucht to Binn

4:30 h
13.27 km
702 m
361 m
987 m
1,405 m
418 m
Start: Fiesch
Destination: Binn

Old trade route, Roman bridge, tunnel, bizarre rock formations and an impressive gorge. The hike on historic paths deserves the label "impressive".

From the bridge in Fiesch (junction Fieschertal/railway station) walk westwards, past the district of Wiler, towards Lax, the actual starting point of the route. There, at the height of the Bellevue restaurant, take the path down to the Rotten bridge and follow the ascent on the other side of the valley up to the Wasen. From here you are on the historic trade route from Grengiols to Binn and further over the Albrun pass to Italy. Initially you hike towards Hockmatta, after about a 2 km descent you cross the historic Roman bridge. From now on, the path goes uphill towards the Twingi Gorge. The path leads through impressive rock formations, tunnels and over bridges. Way crosses remind you that you are on the most difficult and dangerous section of the old trade route. After crossing the Twingi Gorge, the last stage leads over a road directly into the mineral village of Binn. By post bus you return to Fiesch.

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Directions

Fiesch – Wiler – Lax – Hockmatta – Twingischlucht – Binn

Tour information

Familiy-Friendly

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
Headgear
Sun protection
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars (optional)
Walking sticks (optional)
Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka street to the parking options.

Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then continue on foot to the start of the route.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet

+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you will receive a free panorama map.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Visit the Lengenbach mineral mine! At the "Klopfplatz" you can search for remains of the mined semi-precious stones for free. Good luck!

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of 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 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 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

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