recommended route
‘Big Three Lakes’ hike: Bettmersee, Blausee, Märjelensee
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG -
/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Christian Perret, Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Grosse Drei-Seen-Wanderung: Bettmersee, Blausee, MärjelenseePhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
Three idyllic mountain lakes and the imposing Great Aletsch Glacier: this fantastic circular hike lets you experience the element of water in a particularly impressive form.
closed
difficult
Distance 20.6 km
6:30 h
750 m
750 m
Leaving the mountain station of Bettmeralp cable car, you head up to Lake Bettmersee. Now follow the path along the western shore of the lake and then on uphill to Lake Blausee. From there, the route takes you up to Biel and Hohbalm, where you cross over to the other side of the ridge. On the following section of the trail to the “Roti Chumma”, views of the Great Aletsch Glacier accompany you all the way. You may also see Valais Blacknose sheep, which spend the summer grazing on the sparse alpine meadows. Once you arrive at the “Roti Chumma”, the monumental glacier is right before you. However you keep on towards Märjela and Lake Märjelensee. Passing the Gletscherstube, the route takes you back in the direction of the sunny plateau. Go through the illuminated Tälligrat-Tunnel (Upper Tälli) and on up to Fiescheralp. From here you can either let the cable car whisk you down to Fiesch, or continue on the Herrenweg trail to Bettmeralp, the starting point of the tour.
Author’s recommendation
Plan a break at the Gletscherstube! Here you can digest all you’ve seen so far as you fortify yourself for the remainder of the hike.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 02, 2021
Difficulty
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Highest point
2,489 m
Lowest point
1,924 m
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Rest Stop
Mountain hut GletscherstubeSafety information
Summer sports report
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- 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.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
- Do not leave any waste in nature.
Tips and hints
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car (1,923 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'647'617E 1'137'405N
DD
46.386321, 8.057643
DMS
46°23'10.8"N 8°03'27.5"E
UTM
32T 427540 5137403
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Destination
Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car
Turn-by-turn directions
Bettmeralp cable car mountain station – Bettmersee – Blausee – Biel – Hohbalm – Roti Chumma – Märjelensee – Obers Tälli (tunnel) – Fiescheralp – Bettmeralp
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Betten valley station. Take the Bettmeralp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.Getting there
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).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'647'617E 1'137'405N
DD
46.386321, 8.057643
DMS
46°23'10.8"N 8°03'27.5"E
UTM
32T 427540 5137403
w3w
///relocated.denim.upholds
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher
Equipment
We recommend:
- good footwear
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water
- picnic
- camera
- binoculars (optional)
- hiking poles (optional)
- printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
Basic Equipment for Hiking
- Sturdy, comfortable and waterproof hiking boots or approach shoes
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Hiking socks
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket and suitable legwear)
- Sunglasses
- Hiking poles
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- First aid kit
- Blister kit
- Bivy / survival bag
- Survival blanket
- Headlamp
- Pocket knife
- Whistle
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
- Emergency contact details
- ID
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Status
closed
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Difficulty
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Distance
20.6 km
Duration
6:30 h
Ascent
750 m
Descent
750 m
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