Bettmeralp-Golmenegg circular winter loop

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 Aletschpromenade towards Riederalp (south-west).

(1) Pass the Tana restaurant, located at the start and end of the circular route. Continue along the Aletschpromenade to Golmenegg (altitude 1894m).

Marked with purple posts.

(2) Leave the Aletschpromenade, turn left and head down towards the hamlet of Biel. Then follow the path to the end. Descend gradually towards the forest, shortly after the hamlet of Flesch, and continue straight ahead, following the purple markings. Then begin a fairly steep climb to return to the Aletschpromenade at the La Tana restaurant.

(1) Continue to the right, heading north-east along the Aletschpromenade to reach the upper station at Bettmeralp (S/E).

• Markings: Purple posts ( winter route).
• The winter route does not necessarily correspond to the summer path.
• This route cannot be used for a summer hike.
• Condition of paths and trails: check the following website: Alestsch Arena
• Equipment: snowshoes or snow crampons if the snow is well-packed.

Hike undertaken by the author on 25 March 2026.

• Bettemeralp
• Riederalp