A Wish List For Outdoor Fans At The Aletsch Arena

Discover the great Aletsch Glacier

The best wish list for outdoor fans

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The longest glacier in the Alps is waiting for outdoor fans with breathtaking viewpoints, adventurous bike tours and unique hikes. Under no circumstances should you miss out on these six attractions at the Aletsch Arena.

Published: 06/12/2022 at 00:01

Updated: 12/06/2022 at 00:53

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Breathtaking views

Beauty is known to be in the eye of the beholder. To be able to look at something, you first need a good view. And outdoor fans will find it at the four viewpoints Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn, which are practically a must-see when visiting the Aletsch Arena. When looking at the Aletsch Glacier, everyone will agree: gigantic! Each viewpoint of the Viewpoints is different, and each viewpoint can be reached by cable car or on foot. Little idea how much eternal ice will lie in front of your feet? If the Aletsch Glacier were to melt, every citizen of the world could receive one liter of water a day for 3.5 years.

Glacier hike “on the eternal Iisch”

Ten billion tonnes of ice over 20 kilometers: The Aletsch Glacier is the largest and longest glacier in the Alps by surface area. A gigantic white sea that adventurers can conquer up close. Guided glacier hikes are offered in the holiday resorts of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiesch-Eggishorn. Experience the largest glacier in the Alps up close and secure on a mountain rope is an unforgettable adventure. Local mountain guides will show you the fascinating phenomena of eternal ice and tell you exciting things about the giant and its history. From June to October, various glacier tours take place daily, lasting from one to two days.

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Sunrise with 360 ° panoramic view

Anyone who catches the first rays of the day at an altitude of 2,869 m above sea level will experience a mystical moment with an incredible glow of color. Sunrise tours to Eggishorn are definitely on your bucket list when visiting the Aletsch Arena. While darkness gives way to light minute by minute, visitors can enjoy a spectacular view of the Great Aletsch Glacier thanks to the 360 ° view all around. Departures take place on Fridays in July and August, with an additional tour on August 1 on the occasion of the national holiday. Depending on the time of sunrise – between 4:15 and 5:00 am – the cable car will take you from the valley station of Fiesch via the Fiescheralp to Eggishorn in a good 20 minutes. Early risers are then rewarded with a delicious breakfast in the Alpenlodge Kühboden restaurant.

Discover the great Aletsch Glacier

A holiday or a short break in the Aletsch Arena will do you good. Surrounded by the impressive mountain scenery of Wallis and away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, you can slow down, rest without a car and enjoy the peace and quiet. Boost your immune system while hiking and mountain biking. Feel the Great Aletsch Glacier with all your senses, breathe in the fresh mountain air and draw strength from nature.

Over the hill and valley

Hiking is a Swiss delight! Nothing is closer to nature than when you explore it with both feet. In the Aletsch Arena, 300 kilometers of hiking trails are waiting to be explored. Our tip: a nearly 15 km circular hike from Bettmerhorn via Märjelensee to Bettmeralp. First, a leisurely gondola ride at 2,647 meters above sea level to the Bettmerhorn mountain station. The route also begins comfortably, with a slight descent over the “Uf de Setzu” towards Roti Chumma. In front of the Aletsch Glacier you are approaching step by step. You hike to Märjelensee and continue to Fiescheralp along a rock-cut path with stone steps. The last stage requires a little muscle strength again and brings you back to the Bettmeralp.

On two wheels “unwanted”

It is 155 kilometers on a steel horse – with a constant view of the mountain panorama of the Valais and the Bernese Alps. The Aletsch Arena is a true mountain bike fan’s paradise. The 4,700-meter-high or 35.7 km-high Stoneman Glaciara trail from Fiesch via Fiescheralp to Märjela is particularly spectacular, where the Valais plate is awarded in the Gletscherstube Märjela. And if you don’t want to go out alone, simply book a guided bike tour. On the bicycle routes it is said: families are welcome. The region now also offers cycling courses for children and teenagers. If you are riding not only with pure muscle power, but also with electric assist, you will find many charging stations for your e-bike. Don’t miss it: there are tons of twists, rolls and jumps on the new Flowtrail Wurzenbord that await beginners and professionals alike. The approximately three-kilometer route with a height difference of almost 260 meters leads through various alpine zones and forest stretches over 100 percent of natural soil.

Which places belong to the Aletsch Arena?

The idyllic historic villages of Mörel-Filet, Lax, Fiesch and Fieschertal are located in the Rhone Valley. Halfway down the road to discover the cities of Ried-Mörel, Greich, Betten Dorf and Martisberg. The car-free villages of Riederalp, Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp are high up on a sunny plateau.

Nature conservation pioneer

The Pro Natura Aletsch Center is also worth visiting. There you can relax and recharge your batteries after an exhausting glacier hike or a calf-powered bike tour. The center at Villa Cassel on Riederfurka was opened in 1976 and is the first nature conservation center in Switzerland. We owe it to the noble Englishman. Sir Ernest Cassel had the villa built in the early 20th century and used it as a summer residence. After his death, the stately building was used as a hotel. Even today, guests can stay overnight and learn interesting facts about the protection of the diverse flora and fauna of the Aletsch Arena.

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