- 1:30 h
- 2.91 km
- 543 m
- 1 m
- 2,131 m
- 2,674 m
- 543 m
- Start: Hotel Belalp
- Destination: Hohbiel
The hike begins at Hotel Belalp. First, take in the breathtaking views of the Great Aletsch Glacier before starting your ascent. The trail leads past Villa Tyndall (built in 1877) and up to the Tyndall Monument (2,351 m above sea level), which is dedicated to the Irish scientist John Tyndall.
A deep affection for her husband, feelings of guilt over his tragic end, and a strong bond with Belalp and its residents were likely the reasons behind the creation of the stone monument. John Tyndall (1820–1893) was an Irish physicist and mountaineer. From 1861 until his death, he spent his summers in the Swiss Alps, mainly in his favorite place: Belalp.
The hike continues upward until you reach the Hohbiel reservoir. Take a break and enjoy the panoramic views of the Valais Alps!
If you're still feeling energetic, you can continue the hike all the way up to the Sparrhorn, or you can begin your descent. During the summer months, the Sparrhorn chairlift operates from Thursday to Sunday.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the Hotel Belalp and first leads up to the Tyndall monument. From here you follow the path to the Hohbiel reservoir.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.
Directions & Parking facilities
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.
Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
You can find more information at:
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier from the Aletschbord.
Hike from Hohbiel up to the Sparrhorn.
Safety guidelines
Despite the " impossible to miss " markings of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or an emergency, for example.
Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Particularly in bad weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on near-natural paths. You have to expect this kind of path obstruction when you go on a hike.
Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you think that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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