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Hike from Riederalp to Blatten via the Knebelbrücke bridges

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/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
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/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Geri Berchtold, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Geri Berchtold, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Alte Wasserleitung - Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Geri Berchtold, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Geri Berchtold, Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Gebidum Staumauer - Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG
/ Gebidum Staumauer - Wanderung von der Riederalp über die Knebelbrücke nach Blatten
Photo: Aletsch Arena AG

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Hike to the other side of the valley just below the impressive Gibidum dam! Enjoy nature and wonderful views of the mountains!

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moderate

Distance 12.1 km

4:30 h

359 m

959 m

The trail takes you from Riederalp up to Riederfurka, where you can enjoy a fabulous panoramic vista of mountains and glaciers. Tip: If you take advantage of the cable car for this section, the rest of the route is mostly downhill! Follow the signs to Knebelbrücke along a beautifully laid-out path to the Rotbrüch turning and on via Knebelbrücke to Oberried. Here you follow the Massaweg trail towards the Gibidum reservoir/Blatten. Cross the bridge below the impressive Gibidum dam. On the other side of the valley, follow the easy trail up to the mountain village of Blatten. From there you catch the PostBus, train and cable car taking you via Brig and Mörel back to Riederalp.

Author’s recommendation

Visit the interactive exhibition of the “World Nature Forum” in Naters and learn a lot of interesting facts about the UNESCO World Heritage Site!

Author

Aletsch Arena AG

Update: November 04, 2021

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

2,066 m

Lowest point

1,266 m

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Rest Stop

Villa Cassel

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

Riederalp, top station of aerial cable car (west) (1,925 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'645'201E 1'136'257N

46.376170, 8.026118

DMS

46°22'34.2"N 8°01'34.0"E

UTM

32T 425102 5136304

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Destination

Blatten

Turn-by-turn directions

Riederalp West – Riederfurka – Rotbrüch – Knebelbürcken – Oberried – Gebidum Stausee - Blatten

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, then on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Riederalp.

Getting there

Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then follow signs for the parking facilities. Proceed on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG), which takes you up to Riederalp.

Parking

Limited parking spaces (charges apply) at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
Large pay multi-storey car parks at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village centre.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'645'201E 1'136'257N

46.376170, 8.026118

DMS

46°22'34.2"N 8°01'34.0"E

UTM

32T 425102 5136304

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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

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.

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Status

closed

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

12.1 km

Duration

4:30 h

Ascent

359 m

Descent

959 m

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