Winter hikes

Winter hiking trail Moosfluh - Chüestall - Riederalp

Winterwanderung Moosfluh - Bergrstaurant Chüestall - Riederalp

Riederalp

Closed

From the View Point with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier back to the Riederalp: Full of impressions, you hike down with a dream view into the mountain world to the sun plateau.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

6.4 km

Duration

2:00 h

Description

Take the glacier cable car up to the Moosfluh View Point. Here, even before starting the winter hike, you will experience an absolute highlight: the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the snow-covered four-thousanders of the Valais Alps. Enjoy this breathtaking panoramic view fully! You then hike along the ridge via the adventure path to Breitebode. Here you leave the ridge and descend towards the Mountain Restaurant Chüestall. Passing the mountain station of the Golmenegg drag lift, you walk down to the valley station of the Moosfluh glacier cable car and continue westward to the mountain station of the Riederalp Mitte cable car.

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

Turn-by-turn directions

Moosfluh – Mountain Restaurant Chüestall – Riederalp Mitte, Cable Car Mountain Station

Start

Moosfluh, Gondola Mountain Station (2332m)

Destination

Riederalp, Middle Cable Car Mountain Station (1910m)

Author's recommendation

Culinary indulgence, lots of sun and a dream view of the Valais mountain world: Take a break at the Mountain Restaurant Chüestall!

Technical information

Altitude

2333m

1880m

Ascent

+31m

Descent

-453m

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
  • Geological highlights
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Groomed snow
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then continue on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to the Riederalp.

Approach

Via Cantonal Road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then to the signposted parking options. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to the Riederalp.

Parking

  • Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet train station. Further parking options are signposted.
  • Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.

Equipment

We recommend:

  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing
  • Headgear
  • Sun protection
  • 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 route changes.

  • Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail including a large scale map by clicking "Print" in the upper right corner of the page.

  • Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect the grazing animals, and without disturbing the peace of the wild animals.

  • Be considerate towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and others' waste with you.
  • Carry additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, especially in winter, even in overcast weather.

  • Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal conditions.

  • Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. In case of unstable weather, it's better to turn back early.

  • Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
  • Observe warning signals indicating dangers, especially avalanche risk.

  • Inform others about your route and, if possible, never hike alone.

Note(s)
Due to altitude and route conditions, good footwear is absolutely necessary for this winter hike.

Additional information

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

Literature

At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena you receive 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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