recommended route
Circular hike from Fieschertal to the Burghütte and back
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
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A beautiful hike that calls for stamina with climbs of 600 metres in all. But the Burghütte and the view of the Fiescher Glacier are absolutely worth the effort!
closed
moderate
Distance 8.6 km
3:15 h
651 m
651 m
1,759 m
1,109 m
The tour starts in the idyllic village of Fieschertal and takes you up the valley along the east side to Unnerbärg, initially on fairly level terrain. Once there, follow signs for Fieschergletscher/Klettergarten, and after five minutes or so the path rises steeply towards the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. Your efforts on this strenuous stretch of trail are rewarded with views of the Fiescher Glacier. Continue on past idyllic mountain huts to the Burghütte, a beautifully situated hut which is the destination of the hike. For the return route, first head in a westerly direction and then down the valley to the starting point at Fieschertal.
Author’s recommendation
You’ve earned it! After the strenuous climb, treat yourself to the delicious fare available at the Burghütte and fortify yourself for the descent.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 14, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,759 m
Lowest point
1,109 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
3.1 km
Path
3 km
Road
2.5 km
Rest stops
Mountain hut Castle hutSafety 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.
- 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
Fieschertal, bus stop (1,109 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'654'145E 1'141'733N
DD
46.424761, 8.143007
DMS
46°25'29.1"N 8°08'34.8"E
UTM
32T 434150 5141599
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Destination
Fieschertal, bus stop
Turn-by-turn directions
Fieschertal – Unnerbärg – Aspi-Titter Hängebrücke – Burghütte – Fieschertal
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Take the train from the station in Brig to Fiesch and take the bus 651 to Fieschertal.Getting there
Drive from Brig on the road 19 and the Fieschertalerstraße to Fieschertal.Parking
Please inform yourself about the parking possibilities on site.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'654'145E 1'141'733N
DD
46.424761, 8.143007
DMS
46°25'29.1"N 8°08'34.8"E
UTM
32T 434150 5141599
w3w
///zone.exotic.misted
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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
3:15 h
Ascent
651 m
Descent
651 m
Highest point
1,759 m
Lowest point
1,109 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 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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