recommended route
Hike from Fieschertal to Fiescheralp via Matt
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Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
A steep path winds its way in serpentines from the valley up to the sunny plateau. You’ll enjoy the unique view even more after completing this challenging climb.
closed
moderate
Distance 6.5 km
3:10 h
1,104 m
0 m
2,212 m
1,109 m
Starting at the playground in Fieschertal, cross the Wysswasser river and follow the path that winds through the forest up towards Bärg. From there, the route continues to climb in steep serpentines up to Matt. Once you reach Geissbode, the greater part of the climb (around 1,100m) is behind you. The final section takes you westwards on a relatively level path straight across the sunny plateau to Fiescheralp. From there, take the cable car back down to Fiesch and return to Fieschertal by PostBus.
Author’s recommendation
Round off the tour with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier! Take the cable car up to the Eggishorn view point and enjoy the panoramic vista there.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 04, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,212 m
Lowest point
1,109 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
1.8 km
Path
4.6 km
Road
0.2 km
Rest stops
Hotel EggishornSafety 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 (1,108 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'654'141E 1'141'711N
DD
46.424565, 8.142953
DMS
46°25'28.4"N 8°08'34.6"E
UTM
32T 434146 5141578
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Destination
Fiescheralp
Turn-by-turn directions
Fieschertal – Bärg – Matt – Geissbode – Fiescheralp
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then catch the PostBus to Fieschertal.By road
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
2'654'141E 1'141'711N
DD
46.424565, 8.142953
DMS
46°25'28.4"N 8°08'34.6"E
UTM
32T 434146 5141578
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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
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.5 km
Duration
3:10 h
Ascent
1,104 m
Highest point
2,212 m
Lowest point
1,109 m
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Maps and trails
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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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