recommended route
Circular hike from Bettmerhorn to Bettmeralp via Märjelensee
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Herbstwanderung am Grossen AletschgletscherPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
The Great Aletsch Glacier, landscapes shaped by the perpetual ice, colourful alpine flora and an idyllic glacial lake. Experience glorious nature in all its facets!
closed
moderate
Distance 15.1 km
5:30 h
185 m
900 m
2,647 m
1,924 m
The starting point of the hike is the Bettmerhorn view point, two minutes’ walk from the Bettmerhorn cable-car mountain station (2,647m). At first the route takes you gently downwards via “Uf de Setzu” towards Roti Chumma. The Great Aletsch Glacier is constantly in your sights on this section of the trail, and each step brings you closer. Following the path cut in the rock with stone steps, you head towards Märjela, Märjelensee and the “Gletscherstube” mountain hut. You return to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena via Unneres Tälli or Oberes Tälli (or take a shortcut through the kilometre-long, illuminated Tälligrattunnel). Walk as far as Salzgäb and then follow the path downhill to Fiescheralp. The last section of this fantastic hike takes you back to Bettmeralp.
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy a break in the idyllically situated Gletscherstube to relive your impressions of the Great Aletsch Glacier!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 08, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,647 m
Lowest point
1,924 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Track types
Asphalt
1.8 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
5.7 km
Path
6.6 km
Road
0.7 km
Safety information
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.
- The trail leads through rocky territory, hence a steady footing is required.
- 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 AGFurkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Bettmerhorn, top station of aerial cable car (2,639 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'648'978E 1'140'219N
DD
46.411544, 8.075633
DMS
46°24'41.6"N 8°04'32.3"E
UTM
32T 428956 5140189
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Destination
Bettmeralp
Turn-by-turn directions
Bettmerhorn, top station of aerial cable car - Roti Chumma - Märjelensee - Obers Tälli - 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 cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.Getting there
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Betten Valley Station exit. Take the cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Bettmeralp.Parking
Large pay car park near the valley station Betten.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'648'978E 1'140'219N
DD
46.411544, 8.075633
DMS
46°24'41.6"N 8°04'32.3"E
UTM
32T 428956 5140189
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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
Book recommendations for this region:
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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)
Status
closed
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.1 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
185 m
Descent
900 m
Highest point
2,647 m
Lowest point
1,924 m
Statistics
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3D
Maps and trails
- 3 Waypoints
- 3 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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