Winter hike Fiesch - Fieschertal

1:30 h
5.55 km
60 m
60 m
1,051 m
1,110 m
59 m
Start: old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable cars
Destination: old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable cars

Snow-covered forest, river landscape frozen in ice. The hike along the Wysswasser delights with deep winter impressions and beautiful views.

The starting point of the winter hike is the old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable cars, which you reach via a short climb. From there, follow the Bregeraweg, which is slightly elevated and runs parallel to the glacier stream Wysswasser towards Fieschertal. Repeatedly enjoy beautiful views of Fiesch through the snow-covered forest on this section of the path. The last part of the route leads through open terrain: over Hämischbode and the hamlet of Wichel, you reach the village square of Fieschertal. The return route to Fiesch goes via the Rollstuhlweg on the opposite bank of the Wysswasser. Bizarre frozen river sections, trees, and shrubs make this section along the water particularly impressive. Before you reach Fiesch, you pass the Fieschertal playground, the Blätz children's ski lift, and the viaduct of the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. Alternatively, you can also use the sport or post bus from Fieschertal for the return trip to Fiesch.

Aletsch Arena AG

Pavements

Street

Asphalt

Trail

Path

Best to visit

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Depends on weather

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Directions

Fiesch - Fieschertal via Bregeraweg – return via Rollstuhlweg to Fiesch

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Our recommendation:

Winter, hiking or trekking boots with good grip
Possibly hiking poles
Warm winter clothing suitable for the weather
Special recommendation: crampons or SnowSpikes

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furkastrasse to the old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car.

Large paid parking lot at the old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car.

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, from there on foot to the start of the route at the old valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Möral-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

Visit Aletsch Zoo with its many domestic and wild animals! For younger visitors there is even a petting zoo.

Safety guidelines

Winter sports report

Plan every mountain route carefully and adapt to your own conditions, the weather, and the season.
The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, take suitable clothing and enough food and water. Turn back early if the weather is uncertain.
Inform third parties about the route and, if possible, never go alone.
Do not leave marked paths and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Walking on ski slopes is prohibited.
Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
Always inform yourself about the local avalanche situation.

Note(s)
Due to elevation and route, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.

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