recommended route
Hike from Riederalp to the Chatzulecher lakes via Aletsch Forest
Hiking Trail
· Aletsch Arena
· closed
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Wanderung von der Riederalp durch den Aletschwald zu den ChatzulechernPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
Centuries-old stone pines, the Great Aletsch Glacier and a landscape shaped by the Ice Age: the trail showcases impressively what nature has created here.
closed
moderate
Distance 13 km
5:00 h
861 m
467 m
2,333 m
1,923 m
From Riederalp West, it’s an uphill walk onto Riederfurka, home of the imposing Villa Cassel and the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch. Now follow the Lengmoosweg in the direction of Bischofssitz. The trail takes you through the protected Aletsch Forest with its ancient stone pines. Stay on this path until you reach the signpost for Breitebode – Moosfluh – Biel, then take the turnoff leading uphill towards the ridge. At Biel, the path branches off to the famous emerald-green lakes of the Chatzulecher. Every step on this downhill section brings you closer to the Great Aletsch Glacier. On the way back, follow the same path to Biel and then head west to Moosfluh view point. From there, take the Gletscherbahn Moosfluh down to Riederalp West. Alternatively, from Biel you can walk straight down to Riederalp.
Author’s recommendation
Not a view point, but an idyllic mountain lake: the alternative route takes you from Breitebode past Blausee and Biel to the Chatzulecher lakes.
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: January 14, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,333 m
Lowest point
1,923 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Asphalt
0.2 km
Forested/wild trail
0.6 km
Path
12 km
Unknown
0.2 km
Rest stops
Restaurant Berghaus ToniRestaurant Derby
Restaurant Riederfurka
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
Riederalp, top station of the gondola west (1,925 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'195E 1'136'259N
DD
46.376187, 8.026046
DMS
46°22'34.3"N 8°01'33.8"E
UTM
32T 425097 5136306
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Destination
Moosfluh, top station of the Mossfluh gondola
Turn-by-turn directions
Bergstation Gondelbahn Riederalp West – Riederfurka – Lengmoosweg – Breitebode – Moosfluh – Biel – Chatzulecher – Biel – Moosfluh - Riederalp
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
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
Please inform yourself about parking facilities on site.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'645'195E 1'136'259N
DD
46.376187, 8.026046
DMS
46°22'34.3"N 8°01'33.8"E
UTM
32T 425097 5136306
w3w
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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
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
13 km
Duration
5:00 h
Ascent
861 m
Descent
467 m
Highest point
2,333 m
Lowest point
1,923 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
- 7 Waypoints
- 7 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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