Hikes

Circular hike from Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee to Bettmeralp

Herbstwanderung am Grossen Aletschgletscher

Bettmeralp

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The Great Aletsch Glacier, landscapes shaped by eternal ice, colorful alpine flora, and an idyllic glacier lake. Experience magnificent nature in all its facets!

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

15.2 km

Duration

5:30 h

Description

The starting point of the hike is the Bettmerhorn View Point, two minutes from the mountain station of the Bettmerhorn gondola (2,647 m). You first walk slightly downhill via "Uf de Setzu" towards Roti Chumma. You constantly have the Great Aletsch Glacier in view on this section and get closer step by step. You then hike on a rock-carved path with stone steps towards Märjela, Märjelensee, and the mountain hut Glacierstube. You return to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena via Unneres Tälli or Oberes Tälli (shorter variant through the 1 km-long, illuminated Tälligrat tunnel). You hike to Salzgäb and then follow the path downhill to the Fiescheralp. The last stage of this dreamlike hike leads you back to Bettmeralp.

Turn-by-turn directions

Mountain station of the Bettmerhorn gondola - Roti Chumma - Märjelensee - Obers Tälli - Fiescheralp - Bettmeralp

Start

Bettmerhorn, mountain station gondola (2639m)

Destination

Bettmeralp (1924m)

Author's recommendation

Take a break in the idyllic Glacierstube to reflect on your impressions of the Great Aletsch Glacier once again!

Technical information

Altitude

2647m

1924m

Ascent

+237m

Descent

-952m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Flora
  • Cableway ascent/descent
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to the Bettmeralp valley station. Take the Aletsch Bahnen AG cable car up to Bettmeralp.

Approach

Take Cantonal Road 19 to the Bettmeralp valley station exit. Take the Aletsch Bahnen AG cable car up to Bettmeralp.

Parking

Large, paid parking lot/garage at the Bettmeralp valley station.

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 route (click "Print" to download)

Safety information

Summer sports report

People undertaking this activity based on the information on this website do so at their own risk. Conditions on site may lead to route changes and increased danger from natural hazards. We accept no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on this website or for the conditions under which this activity is carried out. In case of doubt, please contact the destination in advance.

  • The route leads through rocky terrain and requires sure-footedness.
  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete hiking route description 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, the protection of grazing animals, and respect for wildlife.
  • Close gates after passing through them.
  • Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.

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 panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Maps

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

Source

This activity is brought to you by Aletsch Arena AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

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