recommended route
Hike from Fiesch to Binn via Lax, Hockmatta and the Twingischlucht gorge
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/ Wanderung von Fiesch via Lax über Hockmatta und Twingischlucht nach BinnPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG -
/ Wanderung von Fiesch via Lax über Hockmatta und Twingischlucht nach BinnPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Wanderung von Fiesch via Lax über Hockmatta und Twingischlucht nach BinnPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
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/ Wanderung von Fiesch via Lax über Hockmatta und Twingischlucht nach BinnPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
An old trade route, a Roman bridge, tunnels, bizarre rock formations and an imposing gorge. This hike on historic trails is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
closed
moderate
Distance 13.3 km
4:30 h
702 m
353 m
From the bridge in Fiesch (at the Fieschertal/Bahnhof turn-off), continue in a westerly direction through Wiler and towards Lax, where the hike begins in earnest. Once there, take the path that leads from Restaurant Bellevue down to the bridge across the Rhone, then continue on the other side of the valley up to Wasen. From here, you’ll be hiking along the historic trade route that stretches from Grengiols to Binn and continues via the Albrun Pass to Italy. First make your way towards Hockmatta, climbing for around two kilometres before crossing the historic Roman bridge. The hike continues uphill towards the Twingischlucht gorge. The path leads past impressive rock formations, through tunnels and over bridges. Wayside crosses provide a reminder that you’re now on the most challenging and dangerous section of this old trade route. After crossing the Twingischlucht gorge, the last part of the hike leads across a road and directly into the mineral village of Binn, where you can take the PostBus back to Fiesch.
Author’s recommendation
Make sure you visit the Lengenbach mineral quarry! You can search for leftover semi-precious stones in the quarried rock at the free “excavation site”. Good luck!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 04, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,405 m
Lowest point
987 m
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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 (1,050 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'653'436E 1'139'363N
DD
46.403504, 8.133512
DMS
46°24'12.6"N 8°08'00.6"E
UTM
32T 433395 5139245
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Destination
Binn
Turn-by-turn directions
Fiesch – Wiler – Lax – Hockmatta – Twingischlucht – Binn
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, on foot to the start of the tour.Getting there
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, follow Furkastrasse as far as the parking facilities.Parking
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'653'436E 1'139'363N
DD
46.403504, 8.133512
DMS
46°24'12.6"N 8°08'00.6"E
UTM
32T 433395 5139245
w3w
///rocket.caged.florists
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
closed
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13.3 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
702 m
Descent
353 m
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