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Circular hike from Moosfluh to Riederalp via Märjelensee

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  • Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
    Rundwanderung von der Moosfluh via Märjelensee zur Riederalp
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Great Aletsch Glacier, landscape shaped by ice, idyllic Märjelensee: this spectacular adventure hike has plenty of highlights, but good physical fitness is a must.
Open
difficult
Distance 23.9 km
6:15 h
918 m
905 m
2,489 m
1,878 m
Take the Gletscherbahn up to the Moosfluh view point, where the hike starts. Follow the path east to Biel, from where it’s just a short climb to Hohbalm. The trail across the north-facing slopes of Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn to Lake Märjelensee stays at roughly the same altitude. Views of the Great Aletsch Glacier accompany you all along this stretch of the route. The natural landscape formed by the eternal ice can also be clearly seen here. Once you reach Märjelensee, the path turns away from the glacier: the illuminated Tälligrat Tunnel (Obers Tälli) takes you back to the south side, where you walk west across the sunny plateau. From Fiescheralp you follow the Herrenweg trail to Bettmeralp, passing Lake Bettmersee. The Herrenweg then takes you via Gopplerlücke to the mountain station of Riederalp West. Please note: as this route involves a 20km hike, you’ll need to be in good physical shape!

Author’s recommendation

Plan a break at the Gletscherstube! It’s a wonderful place to fortify yourself for the long return hike back over the sunny plateau.
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Aletsch Arena AG
Update: June 23, 2022
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Hohbalm, 2,489 m
Lowest point
1,878 m
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Track types

Asphalt 13.63%Dirt road 1.56%Nature trail 22.21%Path 54.91%Lift 7.66%
Asphalt
3.3 km
Dirt road
0.4 km
Nature trail
5.3 km
Path
13.1 km
Lift
1.8 km
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Rest stops

Mountain hut Gletscherstube

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

Moosfluh, top station of aerial cable car (1,925 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'200E 1'136'257N
DD
46.376169, 8.026113
DMS
46°22'34.2"N 8°01'34.0"E
UTM
32T 425102 5136304
w3w 
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Destination

Riederalp west

Turn-by-turn directions

Moosfluh – Biel – Hohbalm – Roti Chumme – Märjelensee – Tälligrattunnel – Fiescheralp – Herrenweg - Bettmeralp – Gopplerlücke - Riederalp

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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
2'645'200E 1'136'257N
DD
46.376169, 8.026113
DMS
46°22'34.2"N 8°01'34.0"E
UTM
32T 425102 5136304
w3w 
///wrong.case.tidal
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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 

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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Status
Open
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
23.9 km
Duration
6:15 h
Ascent
918 m
Descent
905 m
Highest point
2,489 m
Lowest point
1,878 m
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