Hike from Riederalp via Oberried, Ried-Mörel to Mörel-Filet

7.79 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 4:00 h
  • 7.79 km
  • 3 m
  • 1,168 m
  • 760 m
  • 1,928 m
  • 1,168 m
  • Start: Mountain station, Riederalp West
  • Destination: Train station, Mörel-Filet
Discover the charm of the authentic Valais villages! On the easy hike from the sunny plateau down into the valley, several villages offer the opportunity to do so.

The start of the hike is at the mountain station Riederalp West. Hike eastwards to the Oberried junction, past the Golfhotel Riederhof. The “alte Schlitt” or “Herrenweg” takes you through the Riederwald down to Oberried, which lies on a high plateau between the Riederalp and the village of Ried-Mörel. Here you enjoy a beautiful view over Goms, Ried-Brig, Termen and the Simplon area. From here you continue hiking downhill to the quaint and quiet village of Ried-Mörel. The last stage leads you to Mörel-Filet, also known as the chestnut village. Alternatively, you can take the cable car back from Ried-Mörel to the Riederalp or down to Mörel-Filet.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Riederalp West – Nieschbord- Oberried – Ried-Mörel – Mörel-Filet

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) 
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click «Print» to download)  

Directions & Parking facilities

Exit from main road 19 at Mörel-Filet.
In Mörel-Filet, large paid parking garages are available next to the Hotel Lungwah as well as in the village center.
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then continue on foot to the cable car of Aletsch Bahnen AG. Then comfortably take the gondola cable car to Riederalp (West).

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 receive a free panoramic map.  

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Alpenblick restaurant in Ried-Mörel serves Valais specialties. You should definitely try the homemade dried sausage here!

Safety guidelines

Summer Sports Report

The 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 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 obey 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 of other trail users, plants, and animals.   

Map

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Hike from Riederalp via Oberried, Ried-Mörel to Mörel-Filet
3987 Riederalp