Hikes
Hike from Belalp to Riederalp via the suspension bridge
Blatten Belalp
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ClosedThe adrenaline buzz on the suspension bridge, the imposing view of the glacier gate and ancient Swiss stone pines in Aletsch Forest make this hike a truly impressive experience.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
11.43 kmDuration
4:30 hDescription
From Hotel Belalp you hike down the Steigle to Aletschji, from where you cross the Leng Acker to the old glacier ascent and to the Belalp-Riederalp suspension bridge. At 124m long and 80m high, the suspension bridge is the highlight of the tour! Spanning the Massa Gorge, it gives you a stunning view of the snout of the Great Aletsch Glacier. After crossing the bridge, you have a choice of two routes for the ascent to Riederfurka: one takes you through the shady Teiffewald forest, the other via Silbersand and a place known as Death Valley since it can get very hot there in strong sunshine. From Silbersand the path rises slightly through Aletsch Forest to Riederfurka. The descent to Riederalp is the last stage of this impressive hike.
Turn-by-turn directions
Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Bridge - Riederfurka - Riederalp
Start
Belalp, top station of aerial cable car (2094m)
Destination
Riederalp, top station of aerial cable car Mitte (1910m)
Author's recommendation
The offered by Aletsch Bahnen AG lets you use all public transport and cable cars on this hike
Technical information
Altitude
2133m
1560m
Ascent
+604m
Descent
-782m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
From Brig train station until Blatten b. Naters with the bus line 624 (travel time: 15 -20 Min.)
Approach
Take Cantonal Road 19 to the Brig exit, then follow Blattenstrasse from Naters to the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car in Blatten bei Naters.
Parking
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Aletsch Arena AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.