Hike from Fieschertal via Matt to Fiescheralp

6.54 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 3:10 h
  • 6.54 km
  • 1,104 m
  • 1,109 m
  • 2,212 m
  • 1,103 m
  • Start: Fieschertal
  • Destination: Fiescheralp
The path steeply twists in switchbacks from the valley up to the sun plateau. You will enjoy the unique view even more after this strenuous ascent.

The starting point of the hike is the Fieschertal playground. Cross the Wysswasser and then follow the path, which winds up through the forest toward Bärg. Once there, the route continues steeply in switchbacks up to Matt. At the height of Geissbode, you have completed most of the ascent (around 1,100 meters elevation). On the last section, you now hike over the relatively flat path directly across the sun plateau westward to the Fiescheralp. From there, you take the aerial cableway down to Fiesch and then continue by post bus back to Fieschertal.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Fieschertal – Bärg – Matt – Geissbode – Fiescheralp

Equipment

We recommend:

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Drive via cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then continue along the Fieschertal road to the Fieschertal.
Limited number of paid parking spaces at the village square of Fieschertal.
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch and continue by post bus to the 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 info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Crown the route with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier! Ride up to the Eggishorn viewpoint and enjoy the panoramic view.

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

Map

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

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Location and Contact

Hike from Fieschertal via Matt to Fiescheralp
3984 Fieschertal