recommended route
Circular hike to and from Fiesch via Bellwald, Niederwald and Ernen
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
· open
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/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über Bellwald, Niederwald und Ernen nach FieschPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über Bellwald, Niederwald und Ernen nach FieschPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Rundwanderung von Fiesch über Bellwald, Niederwald und Ernen nach FieschPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
Pure hiking pleasure – though you’ll need to be in good shape for the 600m climb. On this tour through Untergoms you’ll discover villages with well-preserved historic centres.
open
moderate
Distance 15.7 km
5:00 h
613 m
613 m
Starting from the valley station of the Fiesch cable car, follow the Bregeraweg trail to the signpost for Bellwald. The path leads through wonderfully shady forests up towards the St Anna Chapel and on through the meadows to Bellwald, the highest point of the hike. By this point you’ve climbed around 600 metres. Cross through the village and take the path that leads gently downhill through a larch forest to Niederwald. Shortly after Niederwald, you’ll cross the young Rhone and continue on fairly level terrain down the other side of the valley to Mühlebach via Steinhaus. After a quick detour to the gallows where criminals were once hanged and a visit to the old mill, continue on to Ernen. From there, the final stage of the hike follows the old mule track through Ärnerfäld, down to the young Rhone and takes you back to Fiesch on the other side of the river.
Author’s recommendation
A must-see: Mühlebach is home to the oldest village centre in Switzerland consisting of wooden structures. Be sure to plan in enough time to tour the village!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: July 07, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,562 m
Lowest point
1,007 m
Best time of year
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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.
- 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
Fiesch, valley station of aerial cable car (1,058 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'653'630E 1'139'481N
DD
46.404543, 8.136045
DMS
46°24'16.4"N 8°08'09.8"E
UTM
32T 433591 5139359
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Destination
Fiesch, valley station of aerial cable car Fiesch-Eggishorn
Turn-by-turn directions
Fiesch – Bellwald – Niederwald – Steinhaus – Mühlebach – Ernen – Fiesch
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, on foot to the starting point of the tour at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).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).Parking
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'653'630E 1'139'481N
DD
46.404543, 8.136045
DMS
46°24'16.4"N 8°08'09.8"E
UTM
32T 433591 5139359
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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
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
open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
15.7 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
613 m
Descent
613 m
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