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Circular hike from Eggishorn to Fiescheralp via Lake Märjelensee

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/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
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/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung vom Eggishorn via Märjelensee zur Fiescheralp
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG

Petra Weber
on the July 29, 2020

Sehr schöne Ausblicke auf den Gletscher. insgesamt etwas ...

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Glorious vistas and the two idyllic mountain lakes, Tälligratsee and Märjelensee. If you enjoy hiking and nature, this beautiful mountain hike is the perfect combination!

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moderate

Distance 11.5 km

3:40 h

164 m

825 m

2,871 m

2,135 m

The hiking trail starts directly behind the Horli-Hitta, near the mountain station of the Eggishorn cable car. Follow the path as it zigzags downhill, as far as the “Gletscherstube, Tälligrat, Märjelen” signpost. Turn off onto the beautifully laid-out footpath over Tälligrat Ridge to the little lake of Tällisee with its beautiful views. From there you continue down to the “Gletscherstube” mountain hut. Take a short detour from here to the “Platta”, an excellent vantage point, to get an idea of how big Lake Märjelensee once was. It is easy to see the deposits that mark the former shoreline. Alternatively, you can walk directly down to the lake itself. For the return journey to Fiescheralp, you have two options from the Gletscherstube: the slightly longer route takes you via Unners Tälli. Or you can walk back to the sunny plateau of the Aletsch Arena through the illuminated Tälligrat Tunnel (Obers Tälli), the last leg of the journey taking you to Fiescheralp.

Author’s recommendation

Feel like scaling a peak? At the beginning of the hike, make a brief detour to the summit of Mount Eggishorn (2,926m)!

Author

Aletsch Arena AG

Update: October 26, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,871 m

Lowest point

2,135 m

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Rest Stop

Mountain hut Gletscherstube
Mountain hut Horli-Hitta

Safety 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

Eggishorn, top station of aerial cable car (2,870 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'650'329E 1'142'038N

46.427801, 8.093395

DMS

46°25'40.1"N 8°05'36.2"E

UTM

32T 430342 5141980

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Destination

Fiescheralp

Turn-by-turn directions

Eggishorn – Tälligrat/Tällisee – Gletscherstube – Unners Tälli - Fiescheralp

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Eggishorn.

Getting there

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Eggishorn.

Parking

Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'650'329E 1'142'038N

46.427801, 8.093395

DMS

46°25'40.1"N 8°05'36.2"E

UTM

32T 430342 5141980

w3w

///hurry.trickled.ready

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:

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
Kit para bolhas
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.

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Questions and answers

Question from Wolge · July 25, 2020 · Community

Answered by Front Office · July 27, 2020 · Aletsch Arena AG

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Question from Patricia Bosma de Munk · July 04, 2020 · Community

Answered by Aletsch Arena AG · July 21, 2020 · Aletsch Arena AG

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Rating

4.5

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Petra Weber

July 29, 2020 · Community

When did you do this route? July 29, 2020

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Anita Ott

July 25, 2019 · Community

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Status

closed

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

11.5 km

Duration

3:40 h

Ascent

164 m

Descent

825 m

Highest point

2,871 m

Lowest point

2,135 m

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