From the mid-station of the Riederalp cable car, hike via Riederalp West on the well-maintained hiking trail up to Riederfurka. There, the first highlight awaits with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch in Villa Cassel. From Riederfurka, descend via Teiffe Forest to Grünsee and over the suspension bridge Riederalp – Belalp to the other side of the valley, the Aletschi. Then follows the ascent over Leng Acker to the chapel and further via the connecting path to the spectacular Oberaletsch panorama trail. First, hike through the Oberaletsch Gorge, then along the right side of the valley alongside the Oberaletsch Glacier, up to the SAC Oberaletsch Hut (2,640 m). The return route follows the same path to the Walkenen area. There, follow the path westwards down to Belalp. From there, take the cable car to Blatten b. Naters, continue with the Postbus to Brig and then take the train.
Note: Difficulty: T3
Mountain route from Riederalp via suspension bridge to Oberaletsch Hut and back to Belalp
- difficult
- 25,11 km
- 12 hours 10 minutes
- 1583 m
- 1502 m
- start: Riederalp, mid-station cable car
- destination: Belalp, cable car mountain station
Best Season
Good to know
- Summit
- Stop at an Inn
Riederalp, mid-station cable car
Belalp, cable car mountain station
Riederalp – Riederfurka – Grünsee – Suspension Bridge – Aletschi – Leng Acker – Oberaletsch Gorge – Oberaletsch Hut – Hotel Belalp - Belalp
Use of the hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” at the top right of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals and out of respect for wildlife.
- Close gates again after passing through.
- Be considerate towards other trail users, plants and animals.
Inform your family about your hiking route. If possible, avoid hiking alone.
Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Observe warning signals indicating hazards at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels can rise quickly and without warning.
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars (optional)
- Walking poles (optional)
- Printout of the hiking trail (click “Print” to download)
A great experience: spend the night in the alpine SAC Oberaletsch Hut! A reservation is absolutely necessary for this.
Take canton road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking areas. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp.
- Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted.
- Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center.
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, continue on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp.
You can obtain a free panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena.
SwissTopo national maps: 1:25’000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
Aletsch Arena AG
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CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
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