Winter hikes

Winter hike circuit Bettmersee – alpine stables

Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung

Bettmeralp

-4/1°

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An easy, leisurely circular hike, accompanied throughout by fabulous views of the mountains.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

4.05 km

Duration

1:20 h
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung
Winterwanderung Rundweg Bettmersee - Alpstallung

Description

From the mountain station of Bettmeralp cable car, set off through Bettmeralp village, past the Maria zum Schnee Chapel, as far as Hotel Alpfrieden. Here you follow the trail that leads to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn cable car, where the short ascent to Lake Bettmersee begins. The circular trail takes you first along the eastern edge of Lake Bettmersee, then up to the alpine stables and back to Lake Bettmersee. During the summer months, local farmers still keep their cows at the alpine stables. Take the same route back to the starting point of the hike, passing the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola lift and then heading west through Bettmeralp to the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car.

Turn-by-turn directions

Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp – Talstation Gondelbahn Bettmerhorn – Bettmersee – Alpstallung – Bettmersee - Talstation Gondelbahn Bettmerhorn - Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp

From the mountain station of Bettmeralp cable car, set off through Bettmeralp village, past the Maria zum Schnee Chapel, as far as Hotel Alpfrieden. Here you follow the trail that leads to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn cable car, where the short ascent to Lake Bettmersee begins. The circular trail takes you first along the eastern edge of Lake Bettmersee, then up to the alpine stables and back to Lake Bettmersee. During the summer months, local farmers still keep their cows at the alpine stables. Take the same route back to the starting point of the hike, passing the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola lift and then heading west through Bettmeralp to the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car.

Start

Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp (1923m)

Destination

Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp (1923m)

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Author's recommendation

What amazing views of the mountains! Pause at the benches along the path and take all the time you like to soak up the superb scenery.

Technical information

Altitude

2055m

1924m

Ascent

+131m

Descent

-131m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

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

Tags

  • Scenic
  • Round trip
  • Family-friendly
  • Groomed snow
Getting there
Information

Public transport

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. 

Approach

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten valley station exit. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp. 

Parking

Large pay car park near the valley station of the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). 

Equipment

We recommend: 

  • good footwear
  • clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
  • hat or cap
  • sunscreen
  • bottle for water, picnic
  • camera
  • hikingpoles (optional)
  • printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)

Safety information

Winter sports report  

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. 

  •  Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
  • Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
  • Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
  • Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
  • Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
  • Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
  • Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
  • Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
  • Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.

Note(s)
The altitude and the route mean that good footwear is absolutely essential 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

Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.  

Source

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