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Fiesch

Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

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Switzerland
Valais
Goms
Fiesch

Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

Hard

4.9

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Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

05:02

14.0km

570m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 8.10 km for 413 m

After 8.70 km for 1.25 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Restaurant

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3.08 km

Tälligrat Tunnel

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The Tälligratt tunnel is a tunnel that was used in the 1980s for the water supply of the Aletsch region in the canton of Valais, u. a. the Riederalp was …

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2

4.74 km

Märjelensee

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Märjelensee
Lake in Switzerland

The Märjelensee, today: The Märjelensee is a lake system in the Swiss canton of Valais on the eastern edge of the Aletsch Glacier in the Bernese …

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5.66 km

Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave

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Breathtaking and awe-inspiring - experience the glacier up close and enjoy it with humility 😊

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6.24 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Nice view over (almost) the whole Aletsch glacier. Invites for a picnic.

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6.65 km

Viewpoint

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B

14.0 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.20 km

6.01 km

1.29 km

505 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

2.96 km

1.90 km

680 m

632 m

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Highest point (2,480 m)

Lowest point (2,170 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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Comments

August 31, 2022,Aletschgletscher
The tour started in dense fog at the Fieschalp middle station and led along the fantastic Aletsch Glacier.

Distance: 16 km
Ascent: 578 m
Descent: 554
Duration of the hike: 6:15 gross
Difficulty level: T2

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