Hike from Fiescheralp via Burghütte and Aspi-Titter suspension bridge to Bellwald

Tip

14.11 km long

Difficulty: medium

Condition: medium

Hike

4:50 h
14.11 km
457 m
1,108 m
1,552 m
2,374 m
822 m
Start: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car
Destination: Bellwald

About 600 m descent through steep terrain, followed by crossing the suspension bridge: For this demanding route, you should definitely be fit and not afraid of heights!

From the Fiescheralp mountain station, hike eastwards via Salzgäb, Oberes Tälli (through the illuminated tunnel) to Märjelensee. At the mountain restaurant Gletscherstube, follow the path over Märjelenwang and Stock down to the Burghütte, then reach the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. This section is relatively demanding, steep and requires sure-footedness. About 600 meters of elevation descent must be overcome here. The subsequent crossing of the suspension bridge also requires a head for heights. Once on the other side, continue hiking downhill via Obflie, Ried and Gasse to the village center of Bellwald. From there, take the cable car down to Fürgangen and return by train to Fiesch.

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

Directions

Fiescheralp – Märjelensee – Märjelenwang – Burghütte – Aspi-Titter Suspension Bridge – Bellwald

Tour information

Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

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

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 obtain a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

After the steep descent, you have earned a rest at the Burghütte! With a bit of luck, you can even watch ibexes with binoculars.

Safety guidelines

Summer sports report

Use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. On-site conditions may cause changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.

Crossing the Aspi-Titter bridge requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.
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, for the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.
Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal conditions.
Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, better turn back early.

Map

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

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