Hike from Fiescheralp to Riederalp via "Herrenweg" and "Aletschpromenade"

7.91 km long
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 2:30 h
  • 7.91 km
  • 53 m
  • 343 m
  • 1,878 m
  • 2,218 m
  • 340 m
  • Start: Fiescheralp, cable car mountain station
  • Destination: Riederalp, cable car west mountain station
Impressive panoramic views and explore all three places of the sun plateau: This wonderful pleasure hike offers a lot of experiences – despite relatively little effort.

From Fiesch you take the cable car up to the Fiescheralp. From there, hike westwards. On the level path, you reach Bättmer Hitta via Laxeralp. From now on, it goes downhill: after a short walk you reach Bettmeralp and cross the village to the cable car mountain station at the western edge of the village. Along the way, you pass the chapel Maria zum Schnee and typical Valais chalets. From the edge of the village, you hike on the Aletsch Promenade towards Riederalp West. After leaving the beautiful mountain forest behind you, you enter open terrain: the impressive panoramic views of the Mischabel group, the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, down into the Rhone valley and to Riederalp West are now your constant companions. From Riederalp, take the cable car down to Mörel and the train back to Fiesch. Note: the section Bettmeralp – Riederalp is paved and illuminated at night. It can also be done well in the late evening.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Gravel
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Fiescheralp – Restaurant Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmeralp – Riederalp

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to the Fiescheralp.
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 on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to the Fiescheralp.

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 can get a free panorama map.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Simply a treat are the homemade cream slices at Bättmer-Hitta. You absolutely must try this delicacy!

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

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 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 again after passing through.
  • Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.

Map

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Hike from Fiescheralp to Riederalp via "Herrenweg" and "Aletschpromenade"
3984 Fiesch