Hike from Fieschertal to Ernen via Fiesch
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
· Open
A wonderfully easy valley hike with something for everyone: families with children, pleasure hikers and even wheelchair users will all find their ideal version of the route.
Open
easy
Distance 5.3 km
The first stage of the hike takes you from Fieschertal to Fiesch, with a choice of three different routes: the Gogwärgiweg trail, which is perfect for families; the wheelchair path along the Wysswasser river; and the Bregeraweg trail. Once you arrive in Fiesch, you’ll cross the village, passing some notable buildings along the way: from the hotel du Glacier (which was built in 1847 and is the oldest hotel in Fiesch) you pass the schoolhouse, the Kreyghaus and the Präfektenhaus on your way to the historic centre of Oberegg and its picturesque houses. Take the street that leads to the turn-off to Ernen. Turn left towards Hotel Christania, pass the Milachra development and follow the path which leads under the bypass down to the power station. After crossing the bridge, continue via the old mule track through Ärnerfäld and up to Ernen, which was awarded the Wakker Prize for its exemplary preservation of its village architecture. Take the PostBus from Ernen back to Fiesch or Fieschertal.
Author’s recommendation
A tour of Ernen is a must while you’re there! The picturesque ‘music village’ is well worth a look as the recipient of a Swiss Heritage Society award.

Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: April 14, 2022
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,196 m
Lowest point
1,007 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
3.1 km
Road
1.8 km
Unknown
0.4 km
Rest stops
Wirtschaftt St.GeorgLa Scala
Safety information
Summer sports reportUse 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 (1,108 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'654'144E 1'141'712N
DD
46.424575, 8.142985
DMS
46°25'28.5"N 8°08'34.7"E
UTM
32T 434148 5141579
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Destination
Ernen
Turn-by-turn directions
Fieschertal – Fiesch – Ernen
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then catch the PostBus to Fieschertal.Getting there
Leave Cantonal Road 19 at the Fiesch exit, then follow Fieschertalstrasse to Fieschertal.Parking
There are limited parking spaces (charges apply) at the village square in Fieschertal.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'654'144E 1'141'712N
DD
46.424575, 8.142985
DMS
46°25'28.5"N 8°08'34.7"E
UTM
32T 434148 5141579
w3w
///unscathed.binders.craftsmen
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
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
1:45 h
Ascent
194 m
Descent
104 m
Highest point
1,196 m
Lowest point
1,007 m
Statistics
2D
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Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
- 4 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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