Mountain bike tours

All-mountain round trip to Märjelen lake.

Enduro Tour zum Märjelensee

Riederalp

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The Aletsch Arena's many natural highlights await you from Riederalp to Lake Märjelen, a very special mountain bike round trip.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

27.73 km

Duration

3:50 h
Enduro Tour zum Märjelensee
Enduro Tour zum Märjelensee
E-Mountainbike - Biketrail Bettmer Loop in der Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
E-Mountainbike- Biketrail Bettmer Loop - Aletsch Arena
Bach beim Bettmersee
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Panorama Tour (Enduro)
Rundwanderung um den Bettmersee
Märjelensee
Märjelensee / Aletschgletscher
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Baden im Maerjelensee in der Aletsch Arena
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Biketour_Gletscherstube_Märjelensee
Aletschgletscher_Gletscherhöhle Märjelensee
Märjelensee
Märjelensee / Aletschgletscher
Märjelensee
Märjelensee-Blumen-Sommer-Aletsch-Arena-11-(c)Hube
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Märjelensee
Märjelensee
zum Märjelensee
Märjelensee, Aletsch Arena
Märjelensee
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Rundwanderung Moosfluh - Märjelensee - Riederalp
Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
Messinstallation Märjelensee
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Märjelensee, Blumen, Eggishorn, Fiescheralp
Märjelensee, Eggishorn, Fiescheralp
Märjelensee
Märjelensee
Wegweiser beim Märjelensee
Rundwanderung Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Bettmeralp
Wegweiser Rundwanderung Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Bettmeralp
Rundwanderung vom Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee zur Bettmeralp
Der Grosse Aletschgletscher, Rundwanderung Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Bettmeralp
Der Grosse Aletschgletscher, Rundwanderung Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Bettmeralp
Der Grosse Aletschgletscher, Rundwanderung Bettmerhorn - Märjelensee - Bettmeralp
Märjelensee
Am Märjelensee
Märjelensee / Aletschgletscher
Märjelensee

Description

This excursion starts at the Riederalp Mitte mountain railway station by taking the Aletsch Promenade to Bettmeralp. The going is relatively flat here, but this changes quickly and the section from Bettmeralp to the Wurzenbord is hard-work. Alternatively, there is the option of taking the Wurzenbord chairlift to the top. The route continues along the relatively flat Herrenweg to the Fiescheralp, then up to the Tälligrattunnel (Obers Tälli). Be sure to enjoy the view of the Fiescher Glacier here. After passing through the tunnel, the route leads to the Märjela. Tip: Go down to the edge of the glacier, marvel at the Great Aletsch Glacier and take a break in the Glacier Room to build up strength for the return journey. From Märjela, either take the same route back to Fiescheralp or experienced bikers can opt for the challenging trail via Unners Tälli. From the Bergfreund restaurant on the Fiescheralp, turn right towards Schönbiel. At the Bättmerhitta restaurant, follow Herrenweg for a short section before turning right again and taking a trail to the idyllic Bettmersee lake. The last stage leads back to the Riederalp Mitte mountain station via Gopplerlücke and Golmenegg.

Our favorites

Our favorite itineraries are part of a selection of the best routes in the region and are proposed by Valais/Wallis Promotion to best meet the expectations of our guests.

Turn-by-turn directions

From Bettmeralp, follow the signs for Bettmersee. This section includes some steep ascents. Then it's uphill towards the Wallisertube restaurant, where you follow the path towards Fiescheralp.

The surface changes from asphalt to a natural path. A slight ascent of around 150 metres in altitude leads to the Bättmerhitta restaurant. After that, the route leads for about two kilometres along the Herrenweg to the Fiescheralp mountain station.

From here, a slightly wider path leads towards the Gletscherstube. Shortly before that, you’ll pass through a tunnel for about two km. This is dark and in some places water drips from the walls. After the Gletscherstube, a narrow, sometimes rocky hiking trail leads back towards Fiescheralp. This is only suitable for very experienced cyclists. Otherwise, we suggest returning via the tunnel and tackling the steep sections on foot.

From Fiescheralp, the route goes back towards Bettmeralp. Follow the path along the mountain to Bettmersee. From here, the route continues via the Schneebodu reservoir and along a narrow hiking trail back to Riederalp.

Start

Riederalp, Bergstation Luftseilbahn Mitte (1910m)

Destination

Riederalp, Bergstation Luftseilbahn Mitte (1910m)

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Author's recommendation

On the way back, add the Flowtrail Wurzenbord to the excursion and top off the day with a flow experience.

Technical information

Altitude

2394m

1878m

Ascent

+818m

Descent

-818m

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Enduro
  • Singletrail/Free ride
  • Scenic
  • Geological highlights
  • Out and back
  • Refreshment stops available
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Accessible by train and bus. Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then continue on foot to the Riederalp cable car, Aletsch Bahnen AG. Take the cable car up to Riederalp.

Approach

Take the cantonal road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted car park. Take the Riederalp cable car, Aletsch Bahnen AG, up to Riederalp.

Parking

A limited number of payable parking spaces are available at Mörel-Filet railway station. Other car parks are signposted.

· There are large, payable car parks at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village centre.

Equipment

Basic Mountain Biking Gear

 

  • Bicycle helmet (optionally an enduro or full-face helmet)
  • Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (optionally back and shin protectors)
  • Sturdy, comfortable, and preferably waterproof footwear (optionally MTB shoes with ankle protection)
  • Layered clothing with moisture-wicking properties
  • Backpack (with rain cover)
  • Sun, rain, and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
  • Sunglasses
  • Mobile phone
  • First-aid kit
  • Pocket knife
  • Cash
  • Navigation device / map and compass
  • Sufficient food and drinking water

 

Technical Equipment

 

  • Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
  • Tire repair kit
  • Spare inner tube
  • Chain breaker
  • Allen wrench set
  • Handlebar mount for mobile phone/navigation device
  • Bike lock

 

Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with long travel suspension, bell, front and rear lights, and spoke reflectors.

The lists for "Basic Equipment" and "Technical Equipment" are not exhaustive and serve only as suggestions for what to pack.

For your safety, please carefully read all instructions on the proper use and maintenance of your equipment.

Ensure that your gear complies with local laws and does not contain prohibited items.

Safety information

Use only the designated bike trails and roads, and follow the signage. Please close gates and fences behind you. Show respect for hikers, plants, and animals. Hikers always have the right of way. Assess your skills and physical condition realistically. Riding on the various routes is at your own risk.

Maps

Bikekarte Aletsch - Goms

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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