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Hike from Bettmerhorn to Riederalp via Riederfurka
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
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Wanderung vom Bettmerhorn über die Riederfurka zur RiederalpPhoto: Christian Perret, Aletsch Arena AG
A leisurely, enjoyable hike along the mountain ridge with some unbeatable highlights. Enjoy fabulous vistas from the view points and earn interesting facts in the exhibitions.
closed
moderate
Distance 7.6 km
2:40 h
51 m
776 m
2,653 m
1,923 m
From the mountain station of the Bettmeralp cable car, walk through Bettmeralp village as far as the valley station of the Bettmerhorn cable car. It’s then just a few minutes by gondola up to Bettmerhorn view point – a magnificent lookout point and the start of the hike. Before you set off, we recommend visiting the free exhibition “Bettmerhorn Glacier World”, right inside the mountain station. From Bettmerhorn you then hike westwards along the mountain ridge via Hohbalm and Biel, until you reach the mountain station of Gletscherbahn Moosfluh and the second view point of the tour. Once again you can enjoy the magnificent views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the Valais mountain panorama. From here you follow the adventure trail/ridge path over Hohfluh to Riederfurka, where Villa Cassel, home to the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch, is located. The last stage takes you from Riederfurka down to Riederalp.
Author’s recommendation
The exhibition and alpine garden at the Nature Conservation Centre in Villa Cassel on Riederfurka are well worth seeing! Be sure to plan a visit!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 04, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,653 m
Lowest point
1,923 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
1.3 km
Path
6.1 km
Unknown
0 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.
- 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
www.aletscharena.ch
Start
Bettmeralp, top station of aerial cable car (2,651 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'649'106E 1'140'108N
DD
46.410531, 8.077284
DMS
46°24'37.9"N 8°04'38.2"E
UTM
32T 429082 5140075
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Destination
Riederalp, top station west of aerial cable car
Turn-by-turn directions
Bergstation Luftseilbahn Bettmeralp – Gondelbahn Talstation Bettmerhorn – Bettmerhorn – Moosfluh – Hohfluh – Riederfurka – Riederalp West
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
2'649'106E 1'140'108N
DD
46.410531, 8.077284
DMS
46°24'37.9"N 8°04'38.2"E
UTM
32T 429082 5140075
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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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.6 km
Duration
2:40 h
Ascent
51 m
Descent
776 m
Highest point
2,653 m
Lowest point
1,923 m
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