recommended route
Hike from Fieschertal via Fiesch to Lax on the “Laggeraweg” trail
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
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Wanderung vom Fieschertal über Fiesch nach Lax via "Laggeraweg"Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
Varied landscape, beautiful views and an ancient Valais irrigation channel – a bisse – make this leisurely valley hike a real pleasure.
closed
moderate
Distance 6.3 km
2:30 h
140 m
208 m
1,248 m
1,040 m
Starting at the playground in Fieschertal, the route climbs steeply uphill for a short distance until it joins the Laggeraweg. The level path that crosses the hillside now takes you all the way to Lax. It is the alternation of deciduous and evergreen woodland and rocky terrain, of sunny and shady stretches of trail that makes the Laggeraweg so varied. Again and again along the route there are wonderful views of the villages of Fiesch and Ernen to enjoy. One lovely detail is the disused bisse which runs directly alongside the path in places. In years long past, the people of Valais used the bisses as irrigation channels and to supply drinking water.
Author’s recommendation
Benches along the trail invite you to rest. Take time to catch your breath and soak up the amazing scenery.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: November 14, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,248 m
Lowest point
1,040 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
4.9 km
Road
1.4 km
Safety information
Summer sports report
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, bus stop (1,108 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'654'142E 1'141'711N
DD
46.424568, 8.142963
DMS
46°25'28.4"N 8°08'34.7"E
UTM
32T 434147 5141578
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Destination
Lax
Turn-by-turn directions
Fieschertal – Fiesch - Lax
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
2'654'142E 1'141'711N
DD
46.424568, 8.142963
DMS
46°25'28.4"N 8°08'34.7"E
UTM
32T 434147 5141578
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
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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
6.3 km
Duration
2:30 h
Ascent
140 m
Descent
208 m
Highest point
1,248 m
Lowest point
1,040 m
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