Hike from Belalp over the suspension bridge to Riederalp via Silbersand and Bischofsitz
Blatten Belalp
5/11°
ClosedThe adrenaline kick on the suspension bridge, the impressive view of the glacier gate, and ancient Swiss stone pines in the Aletsch forest make the hike a truly impressive experience.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
12.49 kmDuration
4:30 h
Description
From Hotel Belalp, you hike down the Steigle into the Aletschji. Then you continue over the Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and to the spectacular Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. The 124-meter long and 80-meter high bridge is the highlight of the route! Crossing the Massa Gorge opens an impressive view of the glacier gate of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
After crossing, you ascend via Silbersand into the so-called "Valley of Death." From here the path leads past the Bischofsitz and gently ascending through the mystical Aletsch forest to the Riederfurka. The last section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp.
Turn-by-turn directions
Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Suspension Bridge - Silbersand - Bischofsitz - Riederfurka - Riederalp
Start
Belalp, mountain station cable car (2094m)
Destination
Riederalp, mountain station cable car Mitte (1910m)
Author's recommendation
The round-trip ticket from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike
Technical information
Altitude
2133m
1560m
Ascent
+582m
Descent
-767m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Tags
Public transport
Approach
Parking
Source
This activity is brought to you by Aletsch Arena AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
