The Eggishorn circular walk from Fiescheralp

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A superb alpine hike taking you from the village of Fiescheralp to the summit of the Eggishorn. You’ll go through the Tälli Tunnel and walk along the north face of the Tälligrat. At the summit of the Eggishorn, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view of the Aletsch Glacier.

As the route takes you through a tunnel beneath the Tälligrat rather than climbing to the summit and then descending, the elevation gain is overestimated: allow for around 250 m less for the actual elevation gain, both ways.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Route around Fiescheralp to see the Aletsch Glacier

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 8.53 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 7h 00 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 3,497 ft
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    Descent: - 3,524 ft
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    Highest point: 9,475 ft
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    Lowest point: 7,149 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7,274 ft - Fiescheralp
  2. 1 : mi 0.75 - alt. 7,192 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.81 - alt. 7,156 ft - Fourche – Trail
  4. 3 : mi 2.13 - alt. 7,694 ft - Entrance to the - Talligrattunnel
  5. 4 : mi 2.77 - alt. 7,707 ft - Start of the - Talligrattunnel
  6. 5 : mi 2.86 - alt. 7,740 ft - Dam at the - Märjelen-Stausee
  7. 6 : mi 3.16 - alt. 8,094 ft - T-junction
  8. 7 : mi 3.65 - alt. 8,540 ft - Access to Eggishorn
  9. 8 : mi 4.18 - alt. 8,907 ft - Crossroads
  10. 9 : mi 4.56 - alt. 9,393 ft - Mountain restaurant – View of the - Grosser Aletschgletscher
  11. 10 : mi 4.88 - alt. 9,465 ft - Eggishorn (2927 m)
  12. 11 : mi 6.8 - alt. 8,022 ft - Crossroads
  13. S/E : mi 8.53 - alt. 7,274 ft - Fiescheralp

Notes

Hike completed by the author on 20 September 2026

Trail markings: White-Red-White

Before setting off, it is advisable to check the Suisse Topo website for any trail closures and diversions. This information is updated in real time.

As well as the Visorando app, you can also download the swisstopo app ( free of charge), where you’ll find this information too.

Transport: Timetables

Weather: before setting off, check Météo Suisse or Météo Blue

Hiking kit, including good walking boots.

Accommodation in Fischeralp: Hotel Jungfrau

Worth a visit

  • Fiescheralp
  • Märjelen Reservoir
  • Gletscher Stube
  • Tälligrat
  • Hörli Hitta
  • Eggishorn
  • The Aletsch Glacier

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Walking The Eggishorn from the Bettmerhorn top station

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L'Eggishorn depuis la station supérieure du Bettmerhorn
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This third stage will take you to the Fieschergletcher, which runs parallel to the Aletschgletcher. On the Aspi Titter suspension bridge, you will be impressed by the depth of the Weisswasser river gorges. This fairly technical end of the route ends in the beautiful village of Bellwad, which has preserved its traditional chalets.

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⚑Departure from Betten (Valais)
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Walking Route around Fiescheralp to see the Aletsch Glacier

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Circuit autour de Fischeralp à la rencontre du Glacier d'Aletsch
↔13.28 mi ↗+5,810 ft ↘-5,007 ft ◔2 days ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Betten (Valais)
A stunning alpine hike taking you to the two most beautiful viewpoints over the Aletsch Glacier. In the evening, you’ll enjoy the tranquillity of these two villages, which also offer superb views of the Valais’ 4,000-metre peaks: the Dom, the Matterhorn and the Weisshorn

Walking From Märjelen Gletscherstube to Platta

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↔13.23 mi ↗+3,737 ft ↘-3,717 ft ◔9h 20 ▲Difficult
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A magnificent route between Bettmeralp and Platta, with a viewpoint overlooking the Aletsch Glacier. You can admire the Aletsch Glacier all the way to Konkordia Platz, where several glaciers converge. This phenomenon forms the mid-moraines – lines of pebbles and rocks in the middle of the ice – which are clearly visible on the Aletsch Glacier. Along the way, before the tunnel under the Tälligrat, you can also see the Fischergletscher, another glacier in a valley further to the east.

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Visorando Member
En forêt d'Aletsch et sur le Aletsch Panorama Weg
↔8.85 mi ↗+2,073 ft ↘-2,073 ft ◔5h 55 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
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Walking The Riederhorn from Bettmeralp

Visorando Member
Le Riederhorn depuis Bettmeralp
↔7.49 mi ↗+1,811 ft ↘-1,804 ft ◔5h 00 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
The Riederhorn is a peak overlooking the village of Riederalp. From Bettmeralp, the route follows the Aletsch Promenade and then the UNESCO Promenade to reach Rieder Furka and Villa Cassel. The route continues with the ascent of the Riederhorn and follows the ridge. The return to Villa Cassel takes you through the Bettwald forest, which overlooks the Gibidum reservoir, a lake fed by the Aletsch Glacier.

Walking Riederalp - Märjelenseestube via the Aletsch Panoramaweg

Visorando Member
Riederalp - Märjelenseestube par le Aletsch Panoramaweg
↔7.85 mi ↗+2,569 ft ↘-1,138 ft ◔5h 50 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
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