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Fieschertal dinosaur themed trail – Brüchergand barbecue area – Fieschertal
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Themenweg Sauriertrail Fieschertal - Feuerstelle Brüchergand - FieschertalPhoto: Aletsch Arena, Aletsch Arena AG
Nine life-size sculptures turn the hike from Fieschertal to the Schweizer Familie magazine’s barbecue area in Brüchergand into a fascinating expedition to the land of the dinosaurs.
closed
moderate
Distance 5.3 km
2:00 h
324 m
324 m
1,431 m
1,107 m
The starting point of the themed trail is Fieschertal village square. The path takes you through the Lambrigge district towards the Schweizer Familie barbecue area in Brüchergand. On the dinosaur trail, you encounter eight life-size, hand-made wooden dinosaur replicas. Information boards at each location provide interesting facts about the prehistoric dinosaurs. Walk in the footsteps of the Ankylosaurus, Velociraptor, Parasaurolophus, Ornithomimus, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, Pteranodon, Dimetrodon or Oviraptor. It makes the hike really fun for little explorers and researchers.
Author’s recommendation
The Schweizer Familie barbecue area in Brüchergand offers plenty of space to sit and barbecue (firewood available), while the mountain stream, stones and rocks are great for playing, exploring and climbing.
Author
Aletsch Arena
Update: October 17, 2022
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,431 m
Lowest point
1,107 m
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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
Start
Fieschertal, village square (1,107 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'654'160E 1'141'688N
DD
46.424352, 8.143196
DMS
46°25'27.7"N 8°08'35.5"E
UTM
32T 434164 5141554
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Destination
Fieschertal, village square
Turn-by-turn directions
Fieschertal (village square) - barbecue area "Schweizer Familie" Bürchergand - Fieschertal (village square)
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
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
2'654'160E 1'141'688N
DD
46.424352, 8.143196
DMS
46°25'27.7"N 8°08'35.5"E
UTM
32T 434164 5141554
w3w
///sidelined.washable.popular
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
5.3 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
324 m
Descent
324 m
Highest point
1,431 m
Lowest point
1,107 m
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