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Enduro Tour to Lake Märjelen

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A demanding circular tour with single trails and fast-paced descents on which many natural highlights of the Aletsch Arena also await you. This tour is a real treat!
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Distance 27.1 km
3:00 h
785 m
785 m
2,394 m
1,878 m
Starting from Riederalp Mitte mountain railway station, you cycle along the Aletsch Promenade to Bettmeralp. The tour is relatively flat here, but this soon changes. The very next section from Bettmeralp to Wurzenbord is challenging, so you might prefer to take the Wurzenbord chairlift to the top. The route continues pretty much on the level to Fiescheralp, then climbs to the Tälligrat Tunnel (Obers Tälli). Don’t forget to take in the view of the Fiesch Glacier from here! After passing through the tunnel, you reach Lake Märjelensee. Tip: Walk down to the edge of the glacier and admire the Great Aletsch Glacier. You can take a break in the Gletscherstube and replenish your energy levels for the return route. For this, you head first in the direction of Märjelenwang, then via Unners Tälli back to Fiescheralp and on to Bettmeralp. Before reaching the village, turn right to the idyllic Lake Bettmersee. The last stage brings you via Gopplerlücke and Golmenegg back to Riederalp Mitte mountain station.

Author’s recommendation

On the way back, make the Wurzenbord Flow Trail part of your tour and crown your day of biking with a fast-paced downhill experience.
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Aletsch Arena AG
Update: February 21, 2023
Difficulty
S3 difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,394 m
Lowest point
1,878 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 20.54%Dirt road 1.38%Forested/wild trail 38.26%Path 36.98%Road 2.82%
Asphalt
5.6 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
10.4 km
Path
10 km
Road
0.8 km
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Rest stops

Infocenter Riederalp
Bergdohle
Restaurant Lusa
Restaurant Panorama
Restaurant Alpina
Restaurant Alpfrieden
Restaurant Walliserstube
Restaurant Bättmerhitta
Restaurant Bergfreund
Restaurant-Hotel Jungfrau
Restaurant-Hotel Eggishorn
Restaurant-Boutique Hotel Alpina
Restaurant Alpenlodge Kühboden
Gletscherstube
Snack S‘Bootshüsi am Bettmersee

Safety information

Use only the marked bike paths and roads and follow the signs. Please close gates and pasture fences behind you. Be considerate of hikers, plants and animals. Hikers always have right of way. Assess your skill and fitness level realistically. Riding the various routes is always at your own risk.

Tips and hints

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39CH-3983
Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Start

Riederalp Mitte, mountain railway station (1,910 m)
Coordinates:
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2'645'738E 1'136'490N
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46.378228, 8.033130
DMS
46°22'41.6"N 8°01'59.3"E
UTM
32T 425644 5136526
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Destination

Riederalp Mitte, mountain railway station

Turn-by-turn directions

Riederalp Mitte, mountain railway station - Gopplerlücke - Bettmeralp - Wurzenbord - Fiescheralp - Märjela - Fiescheralp - Wurzenbord - Bettmeralp - Gopplerlücke - Riederalp Mitte, mountain railway station

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all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Getting there

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Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'645'738E 1'136'490N
DD
46.378228, 8.033130
DMS
46°22'41.6"N 8°01'59.3"E
UTM
32T 425644 5136526
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Equipment

Basic equipment for mountain biking
  • Bicycle helmet (poss. enduro or full-face helmet)
  • Cycling gloves, elbow and knee pads (poss. back and shin protectors)
  • Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear (poss. MTB shoes with ankle protection)
  • Clothing using a multi-layer system with moisture wicking
  • Backpack (with rain cover)
  • Sun, rain and wind protection (hat, sunscreen, waterproof and windproof jacket)
  • Sunglasses
  • Mobile phone
  • First aid kit
  • Pocket knife
  • Cash
  • Navigation device / map and compass
  • Sufficient provisions and drinking water

Technical equipment

  • Air or CO2 pump with cartridges
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Spare inner tube
  • Chain rivet
  • Allen key
  • Handlebar mount for mobile phone/satnav
  • Bicycle lock

Where applicable, a roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, a bell, front and rear lights and spoke reflectors.

The lists for “basic equipment” and “technical equipment” do not claim to be complete and only serve as suggestions for what you should pack.

For your own safety, you should carefully read all instructions for the proper use and maintenance of your machine.

Please make sure that your equipment complies with local laws and does not contain any prohibited items.

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Status
closed
Difficulty
S3 difficult
Distance
27.1 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
785 m
Descent
785 m
Highest point
2,394 m
Lowest point
1,878 m
Public-transport-friendly Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Geological highlights Singletrail/Free ride Enduro

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