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Themed Adventure Trail (ridge path) from Moosfluh to Riederfurka

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Themenweg Erlebnispfad (Gratweg) von der Moosfluh zur Riederfurka
Photo: Christian Perret, Aletsch Arena AG

Santiago Lavanchy
on the April 06, 2022

is possible/legal to do a bivouac/camping over there? Thanks

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Views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the mountain scenery, coupled with informative adventure stations: on this hike, education, wonder and enjoyment go hand in hand.

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moderate

Distance 6.7 km

2:40 h

457 m

430 m

2,333 m

1,878 m

From Riederalp Mitte, head eastwards to the Gletscherbahn Moosfluh valley station. Take the cable car up to the starting point of the hike at Moosfluh view point. The ridge path now leads westwards via Hohfluh onto Riederfurka, to the imposing Villa Cassel. Along the Adventure Trail, five stations give you the opportunity to dive deeper into the world of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The informative, acoustic and playful presentations look at the themes of Wilderness and Civilisation – the Nature Reserve and Alpine Farming – Water Shortage and Reservoirs – the Gratzug and Poor Souls – Nature Conservation and Tourism. Several beautiful lookout points turn this easy themed trail into a real experience. The last stage of the hike is the descent from Riederfurka down to Riederalp.

Author’s recommendation

The exhibition and alpine garden at the Nature Conservation Centre in Villa Cassel on Riederfurka are well worth seeing! Be sure to plan a visit!

Author

Aletsch Arena AG

Update: November 04, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

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Highest point

2,333 m

Lowest point

1,878 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

1.5 km

Path

2.6 km

Road

0.8 km

Lift/cableway

1.8 km

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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 Mitte (1,900 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'645'754E 1'136'448N

46.377847, 8.033335

DMS

46°22'40.2"N 8°02'00.0"E

UTM

32T 425660 5136484

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Destination

Riederalp West

Turn-by-turn directions

Riederalp Mitte - Moosfluh – Hohfluh - Riederfurka – Riederalp West

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

2'645'754E 1'136'448N

46.377847, 8.033335

DMS

46°22'40.2"N 8°02'00.0"E

UTM

32T 425660 5136484

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

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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)

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Questions and answers

Question from Santiago Lavanchy · April 06, 2022 · Community

is possible/legal to do a bivouac/camping over there? Thanks

Answered by Carol Kalbermatter · April 06, 2022 · Aletsch Arena AG

Hello Santiago Thank you for your interest in our tour. In general, camping/bivouacking is prohibited. Howewer, we kindly ask you to contact the respective municipality for detailed information. Alternatively, there are campsites in the valley: https://www.aletscharena.ch/en/planning-booking/accommodation/campsites Do you have other questions? We're always happy to help.

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Rating

4.0

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Yves-Alain THÉVOZ

July 17, 2019 · Community

When did you do this route? July 17, 2019

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

6.7 km

Duration

2:40 h

Ascent

457 m

Descent

430 m

Highest point

2,333 m

Lowest point

1,878 m

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