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Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

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Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

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Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

06:50

17.9km

950m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 8.74 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1.62 km

Wurzenbord to Fiescheralp Trail

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Soon after the Wurzenbord you will reach the Bettmerhütte (open all year round). The path leads gently uphill over the Laxeralp to the Kühboden (Fiescheralp).

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4.00 km

Bettmersee

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In a small "side lake" there is a paddling area for children, and there is a bathing jetty for swimmers. There is a beach volleyball court right next door.

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7.55 km

View Point Bettmerhorn

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Near the mountain station, the Bettmerhorn View Point offers a breathtaking view of the largest and longest glacier in the Alps, the Great Aletsch Glacier. The viewpoint is accessible.

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7.93 km

Viewpoint

8.37 km

Hohbalm Pass (2,490 m)

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Crossroads with a wonderful view. Paths lead from here to the Bettmeralp, the Bettmerhorn, the Aletsch Glacier and the Mossfluh.

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8.81 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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The Aletsch Glacier is the longest glacier in the Alps and this one is also melting massively.

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9.74 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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One of the most beautiful views in the world. Aletsch glacier with Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger

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10.4 km

From here you have a magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest and longest glacier in the Alps in terms of area. In addition to hikers, you can also meet a few mountain sheep and cows here.

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10.7 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Very nice viewpoint overlooking the lower Aletsch Glacier.

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17.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

6.53 km

2.68 km

1.12 km

316 m

Surfaces

5.67 km

4.77 km

3.05 km

2.81 km

615 m

393 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

Weather

Thursday 4 June

4°C

-2°C

13 %

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Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

Wurzenbord to Fiescheralp Trail

Bettmersee

View Point Bettmerhorn

Hohbalm Pass (2,490 m)

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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