Ascent to Fiescheralp – Tälligrat Tunnel loop from Reckingen

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Ascent to Fiescheralp – Tälligrat Tunnel loop from Reckingen

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Ascent to Fiescheralp – Tälligrat Tunnel loop from Reckingen

07:42

73.8km

2,150m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

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 32.5 km for 5.36 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.6 km

Ascent to Fiescheralp

Highlight • Climb

One of the really long climbs on the Stoneman Route. So: relax, shift into a relaxed gear and hold on. The reward is permanent: the higher you get, the better …

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24.1 km

View of the Simplon area and valley

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Nice view over the mountains opposite and down the valley, a small compensation for the long, arduous climb over the forest road, which is easy to drive on.

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31.2 km

Tälligrat Tunnel

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Temporary closed untill 26-07-2026!

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32.4 km

Stoneman stamping point Märjela

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Beautifully located stamping point at the Märjalen reservoir, after a break in the Gletscherstube you can continue well strengthened. Be sure to plan the short walk to the Aletsch Glacier.

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32.5 km

Märjelensee

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The Märjelensee is a calm mountain lake. Originally it was dammed by the glacier and the tunnel served as an overflow. In the meantime, the glacier has melted so much …

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34.4 km

Trail with views of the Fiescher Glacier

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There are several very popular photo spots on the trail, and there are always wonderful views of the Fiescher Glacier. The trail is not suitable for beginners and you should …

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43.5 km

Bettmersee

Lake

47.1 km

View of Brig

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice route with hardly any traffic.

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51.2 km

Viewpoint

53.1 km

View of the Breithorn

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The ride on the Breithorn leads to the Saflisch Pass

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73.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

11.0 km

8.08 km

7.38 km

275 m

274 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

19.9 km

8.77 km

6.69 km

5.74 km

4.04 km

1.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,390 m)

Lowest point (1,010 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

12°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

October 2, 2025,Aletsch Runde 🥳☀️🚴‍♀️

A fantastically gigantic, slightly strenuous, and mostly easy-to-ride loop through the Valais slopes with plenty of unforgettable moments, panoramic views, tunnel views, lake views, and glacier views🥳🤩😍.

I spontaneously escaped the northern high fog and landed in the sunny Valais.

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July 16, 2022,Stoneman Glaciara Tag 2

Today was the king's stage.
Crunchy climbs, difficult trails, arduous passages where you have to push your bike and sensational panoramas on the Aletsch Glacier.
Technology sucks 🤪
Too little HM (+ 300Hm) and pulse display too low.

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September 3, 2024,on the road - Stoneman Glaciara 🇨🇭 Etappe 2

Based on the weather forecast, we had decided to tackle the section to the Aletsch glacier on the 2nd stage. In terms of altitude, we were prepared for a similar topography to the 1st stage.⛰🥵😎. So early in the morning we set off up a serpentine with a gradient of almost 10-15% to the Fiescheralp. Unfortunately, the water point marked …

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