Winter hikes

Winter hiking trail Fiescheralp - Riederalp

Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp

Fiescheralp

9/15°

Closed

Winter idyll and magnificent views of the four-thousanders of Valais. The wonderful winter hiking trail leads across the entire sun plateau of the Aletsch Arena.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

9.07 km

Duration

3:15 h
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp
Winterwanderung (Herrenweg) Fiescheralp zur Riederalp

Description

The starting point is the mountain station of the Fiesch cable car – Fiescheralp. From there, you hike in a westerly direction. Passing the deeply snow-covered alpine pastures and slopes of Martisberger and Laxeralp, you reach the Herrenweg to the restaurant Bättmer-Hitta. There follows a short ascent towards Wurzenbord, where a magnificent view of the mountain world awaits you. The winter hiking trail now leads downhill again, past the Möriken storage house to the Hotel Aletsch. Follow the village street through Bettmeralp in a westerly direction to the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car. Along the way, you pass the chapel Maria zum Schnee and typical Valais chalets. Continuing along the Aletsch promenade towards Riederalp West. On this section, there are hardly any more altitude meters to overcome. Numerous benches invite you to rest, enjoy, and recharge your energy.

The route consists of several sections. Please check the status open/closed in the winter sports report.

Turn-by-turn directions

Fiescheralp - Restaurant Bättmer-Hitta - Bettmeralp - Riederalp

Start

Fiescheralp, mountain station Fiesch cable car - Fiescheralp (2210m)

Destination

Riederalp West (1925m)

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Author's recommendation

Simply a "treat" are the homemade cream slices at Bättmer-Hitta. You absolutely have to try this delicacy!

Technical information

Altitude

2218m

1878m

Ascent

+63m

Descent

-343m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Linear route
  • Scenic
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Groomed snow
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot continues to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). With this you ride up to Fiescheralp.

Approach

Follow cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then the Furka road to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.

Parking

Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing
  • Head covering
  • Sunscreen
  • Provisions
  • Camera
  • Hiking poles (optional)
  • Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)

Safety information

Winter sports report

Use of the winter hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route.

  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail including a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
  • Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and without disturbing the peace of wildlife.
  • Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your trash and others' trash with you.
  • Carry additional sunscreen. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even with overcast skies.
  • Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal factors.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In uncertain weather, turn back early.
  • Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
  • Observe warning signals indicating danger, especially avalanche danger.
  • Inform third parties about your route and, if possible, never hike alone.

Note(s)
Due to altitude and trail routing, good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you get a free panoramic map.

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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