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Winter hike Riederalp to Golmenegg, Restaurant Adler and back
Winter Hiking
· Aletsch Arena
· Open
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Winterwanderung Riederalp, Golmenegg, Restaurant Adler und retourPhoto: Aletsch Arena AG
Following the Aletsch Promenade in places and passing some beautiful old Valais houses, this enjoyable winter hike affords magnificent views of the Valais mountains.
Open
easy
Distance 4.5 km
1:30 h
131 m
131 m
1,914 m
1,835 m
From Riederalp Mitte, head towards the east along the Aletsch Promenade to Golmenegg, where you take the winter hiking trail that branches off downhill. Passing St. Bernhard’s chapel and some beautiful old Valais houses, the route now continues east through a light forest landscape via Biel and Flesch. After a short climb you rejoin the Aletsch Promenade close to Restaurant Adler. Now follow this road in a westerly direction back to Riederalp.
Author’s recommendation
The sun terrace at Restaurant Adler offers you awesome views of the Matterhorn. Enjoy a break with a fabulous panorama of distant mountains!
Author
Aletsch Arena AG
Update: March 13, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,914 m
Lowest point
1,835 m
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Show elevation profileSafety information
- Plan each mountain tour carefully and adapt it to your own conditions, the weather and the season.
- The weather in the mountains can change quickly, so make sure you have suitable clothing and sufficient food and water with you. If the weather is unsafe, don’t wait too long to turn back.
- Let someone else know that you are doing the tour and if possible never go alone.
- Do not leave marked trails and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Walking on the ski slopes is prohibited.
- Be considerate of other hikers, plants and animals.
- Always find out about the local avalanche situation
Note(s)
The altitude and the route mean that good footwear is absolutely essential for this winter hike.
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 (1,910 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'728E 1'136'485N
DD
46.378179, 8.032991
DMS
46°22'41.4"N 8°01'58.8"E
UTM
32T 425634 5136521
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Destination
Riederalp, top station of aerial cable car Mitte
Turn-by-turn directions
Riederalp Mitte – Golmenegg – Schweiben – Restaurant Adler – Riederalp Mitte
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
- 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
2'645'728E 1'136'485N
DD
46.378179, 8.032991
DMS
46°22'41.4"N 8°01'58.8"E
UTM
32T 425634 5136521
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.
Book recommendations for this region:
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Equipment
We recommend:
- Winter boots or hiking/trekking boots with a good grip
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Warm winter clothing appropriate for the weather
Status
Open
Difficulty
easy
Distance
4.5 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
131 m
Descent
131 m
Highest point
1,914 m
Lowest point
1,835 m
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