Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

02:58

20.8km

730m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.06 km

Bettmersee

Highlight • Lake

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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7.29 km

Alpin Kneipp-Anlage Riederalp

Lake

8.91 km

Riederfurka

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Good route between Riederalp-West and Riederfurka.
All other trails are more suitable for hiking.

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11.1 km

Aletschwald

Forest

12.9 km

Viewpoint

15.1 km

At 2227 meters, the Hohfluh offers a particularly impressive view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. From the platform, you can easily see the curved ice flows. An information pillar with "Gletschis Pfad" makes the stop exciting for families as well.

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17.2 km

View Point Moosfluh

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The Moosfluh summit station is located at 2333 meters and is a year-round accessible viewpoint in the Aletsch Arena. From here, you have a direct view of the Great Aletsch …

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17.2 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Very nice viewpoint overlooking the lower Aletsch Glacier.

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18.1 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Impressive view of the Aletsch Glacier, the longest and largest glacier in terms of area, which is around 22 km long and located in the Swiss canton of Valais. It …

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