Bettmeralp, Hohfluh and Riederfurka circular loop

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A superb panoramic hike offering views of the Aletsch Glacier to the north and, to the south, of numerous peaks over 4,000 metres, including the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn and the Monte Rosa massif.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.02 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 4 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,204 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,198 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 7,336 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 6,142 ft
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Villa Cassel
The Aletsch Glacier
Hohfluh
The Aletsch Glacier

Description of the walk

The start and finish of this hike are at the Betten – Bettmeralp – Bergstation cable car station.

(S/E) From the Bettmeralp top station, follow the main road (Hauptstrasse) north-eastwards to the junction with Seestrasse.

(1) Take Seestrasse to the Bettmerhorn cable car station.

markings: purple posts

(2) Follow the purple markers up towards Bettmersee.

(3) At the lake, head south-west, staying on the snowshoe trail, which is always marked by purple posts. Continue to a junction just before the Scheene Bodu reservoir.

(4) Turn right and continue the ascent to the Chüestall mountain restaurant.

(5) Cross a ski run and continue climbing until you reach a fork.

(6) Take the path on the right (longer, but less steep than the one on the left). Climb a final slope to reach the Moosfluh-Riederfurka ridge path.

(7) Turn left towards Hohfluh (top station of the Rideralp chairlift). On this magnificent ridge (Härdernagrat), enjoy the various views of the Aletsch Glacier.

(8) Enjoy the view of the Aletsch Glacier one last time. Begin the descent towards Riederfurka. Note the magnificent Villa Cassel as you pass.

(9) Descend to the village of Riederalp, carefully crossing several ski runs. Arrive at Riederalp West station.

(10) Heading east, follow the Aletschpromenade to the Bettmeralp upper station. (A/D)

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 6,339 ft - Upper station of the Bettmeralp Cable Car
  2. 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 6,411 ft - Seestrasse
  3. 2 : mi 0.7 - alt. 6,509 ft - Bettmerhorn cable car station
  4. 3 : mi 0.93 - alt. 6,581 ft - Bettmersee
  5. 4 : mi 1.69 - alt. 6,765 ft - Virage
  6. 5 : mi 2.26 - alt. 7,018 ft - Chüestall Restaurant
  7. 6 : mi 2.78 - alt. 7,238 ft - Fork towards the ridge
  8. 7 : mi 2.93 - alt. 7,336 ft - Turn-off towards Hohfluh
  9. 8 : mi 3.55 - alt. 7,257 ft - Hohfluh
  10. 9 : mi 4.41 - alt. 6,775 ft - Riederfurka
  11. 10 : mi 5.15 - alt. 6,302 ft - Riederalp West cable car station
  12. S/E : mi 7.02 - alt. 6,342 ft - Upper station of the Bettmeralp Cable Car

Notes

Hike completed by the author on 23 March 2026.

  • Markings: Purple posts ( winter route).
  • The winter route does not necessarily correspond to the summer path. Winter paths are marked out alongside the ski runs. Cross the ski runs with caution at the clearly signposted junctions.
  • This route cannot be used for a summer hike.
  • Trail and piste conditions: check the following website: Alestsch Arena
  • Equipment: snowshoes or snow crampons if the snow is well-packed.

Worth a visit

  • Bettmeralp
  • Aletsch Glacier
  • Riederalp
  • Villa Cassel – Riederfurka

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