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Mürren – Lauterbrunnen
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5.15 mi
+528 ft
-3,291 ft
2h 50
Difficult
Departure from Lauterbrunnen (Canton of Bern)
Depart from the Mürren campsite to visit Lauterbrunnen. You can take a stroll around the town and its surroundings before heading to Lauterbrunnen station to return to Geneva. It’s a quiet day to relax.
Circular Lauberhorn from Kleine Scheidegg
2.80 mi
+1,283 ft
-1,283 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lauterbrunnen (Canton of Bern)
The Lauberhorn is a modest peak, yet legendary amongst downhill skiers, situated above Kleine Scheidegg. It offers a superb panorama of the Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen valleys, but above all of the majestic trio formed by the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau.
Hundshubel – Mürren
4.71 mi
+256 ft
-2,333 ft
2h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lauterbrunnen (Canton of Bern)
This hike takes you back to the town, which is well worth a visit. There are several campsites to choose from. Much of the route is downhill. Water is available along the way if needed. If the descent is too steep, you can take public transport for part of the way.
From Schynige Platte to First via Faulhorn
10.94 mi
+3,553 ft
-2,956 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Gsteigwiler (Canton of Bern)
The Faulhorn rises to an altitude of 2,680 metres. It offers a 360-degree view of the Alps, with some peaks over 4,000 metres high, such as the Grosses-Fiescherhorn. The two main access points to the Folhorn are via the Schynige Platte or First. However, with good logistics (see practical information), it is also possible to make a one-way trip and return by public transport. The hike is a gradual climb, but offers splendid views of the first Alpine glaciers and other peaks in the surrounding area. There are restaurants where you can eat and take a break in pleasant surroundings.
Griesalp – Hundshubel
5.09 mi
+4,052 ft
-1,250 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Reichenbach im Kandertal (Canton of Bern)
Hike with 1,300 metres of elevation gain: be warned, it’s going to be tough. It’s a challenging day, all uphill from the hotel to the campsite. We’ll arrive in the heart of the countryside. We’ll need to set up camp before having a nap and getting out the card games (not forgetting the food).
Kiental - Kandersteg
12.21 mi
+4,098 ft
-3,360 ft
9h 10
Very difficult
Departure from Reichenbach im Kandertal (Canton of Bern)
This second stage will take you from Kiental to Kandersteg. After a fairly challenging climb to Ramslauenen, you will cross the beautiful Horewald forest and then overlook the Kander valley. You will enjoy more views of Lake Thun and the Niesen. You will also have a bird's eye view of the trains on the Lötschberg line. Kandersteg is the station where vehicles board the shuttle trains before the Lötschberg railway tunnel.
Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
40.03 mi
+7,106 ft
-7,159 ft
4 days
Moderate
Departure from Unterseen (Canton of Bern)
Four-day panoramic tour around Lake Thun. This route offers numerous views of the lake and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland. In good weather, you can see the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains, as well as the Schreckhorn. You will also discover the charm of the towns along the way. Interlaken, at the eastern end of Lake Thun, is the starting point for this itinerary.
Interlaken - Sigriswil via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
10.66 mi
+3,028 ft
-2,257 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Unterseen (Canton of Bern)
Interlaken, a cosmopolitan town, is the starting point for this tour around Lake Thun. You’ll be able to admire the three famous peaks of the Bernese Oberland: the Eiger, the Mönch and the Jungfrau. This beautiful route follows the northern shore of the lake. You’ll look out over the lake near the Saint Béat Caves, then pass through the pretty village of Merligen. You’ll enjoy stunning views of both the lake and the peaks, such as the Niederhorn and the Rothorn in Sigriswil.
The Brienzersee viewpoints between Harderkulm and Rothorn
13.56 mi
+6,942 ft
-3,986 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Unterseen (Canton of Bern)
This hike follows the ridge path along the northern shore of Lake Brienz for its entire length, from Harderkulm hill to the summit of the Brienzer Rothorn. The route offers panoramic views almost throughout, and is relatively quiet except at the start and finish (accessible by funicular). There are several slightly vertiginous sections, but no real technical difficulty. The main challenge is the cumulative elevation gain, which ends up being considerable, as the jagged ridge involves many successive ascents and descents, often steep.
From Kandersteg Campsite to Lake Oeshinensee
4.64 mi
+1,476 ft
-1,503 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
This hike makes for a relaxing day out. You can stroll around the lake and enjoy a bite to eat. The starting point, at Camping Kanderseg, is at an altitude of 1,228 metres, whilst Lake Oeshinensee is at 1,590 metres. You then return to the starting point
Selde - Lauchernalp
7.15 mi
+3,937 ft
-2,313 ft
6h 45
Difficult
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
This fourth stage will take you from Selde to Lauchernalp. You will start by crossing the Kander via a suspension bridge. After Gfelalp, you will have a superb view of the Kanderfin glacier, the source of the Kander. The climb to the Lötschenpass crosses a glacier without any difficulty. An equipped passage takes you to the pass, where you can enjoy a break at the hut. You will admire the wide panorama of the 4,000-metre peaks of the Valais Dom, Weisshorn and Matterhorn. At the Lötschen Pass, as at Lauchernalp, you can see the Restipass, which is the planned route for the next day's stage.
Lake Oeschinensee from Kandersteg
4.13 mi
+1,371 ft
-1,358 ft
3h 05
Moderate
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
A lovely little hike offering access to Lake Oeschinen, at the mere cost of a bit of a sweat, rather than paying for the cable car. There are no difficulties on this route, apart from the fact that it’s uphill all the way on the way there, but nothing technically challenging in itself.
Lauchernalp - Leukerbad (Rinderhütte)
9.12 mi
+2,854 ft
-2,011 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Wiler (Lötschen) (Valais)
This last stage will take you from Lauchernalp to Leukerbad. The route passes through several mountain pastures, including Kummenalp and Restialp. As you climb up to the Restipass, you will enjoy magnificent views of the Lötschental and the peaks, from the Jungfrau to the Aletschhorn. The Weisshorn will also often be visible. The western slope of the Restipass will take you easily to the upper station of Leukerbad at the Rinderhütte.
Märjelenseestube - Bellwad via the Aletsch Panoramaweg
5.76 mi
+1,004 ft
-3,652 ft
3h 30
Difficult
Departure from Fieschertal (Valais)
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.
Kandersteg - Selde
6.89 mi
+4,895 ft
-3,658 ft
7h 25
Moderate
Departure from Kandersteg (Canton of Bern)
This third stage will take you from Kandersteg to the hamlet of Selde. The Kander river will accompany you throughout this beautiful route. Calm from Kandersteg to Eggeschwand, the Kander can be heard as you climb up through the gorges, where you can enjoy the various waterfalls and cascades. You will then follow it more peacefully through the wide Gastertal valley to Selde.
The Eggishorn from the Bettmerhorn top station
8.50 mi
+2,110 ft
-4,462 ft
5h 45
Difficult
Departure from Betten (Valais)
A very beautiful route starting from the upper Bettmerhorn station. After a panoramic viewpoint right at the start of the hike, you’ll make your way to the second summit, which offers the widest panorama of the Aletsch Glacier.
Moosfluh – Riederfurka – Bettmeralp
4.82 mi
+312 ft
-1,634 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
A superb panoramic hike, with a remarkable view of the Aletsch Glacier. On arriving at Riederfurka, you will notice Villa Cassel.
Walk in Belalp
1.93 mi
+394 ft
-394 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Naters (Valais)
This short hike is a prelude to the panoramic Aletsch Glacier Trail. This small car-free village is primarily a winter sports resort. Belalp is divided into two parts, Bäll, the traditional village, and the residential district of Sattle, close to the ski lifts. This route will allow you to discover both sides of Belalp. The trail also offers numerous views of the high peaks of the Valais, such as the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn, Monte Leone and the Fletschhorn.
Aletsch Panorama Trail
22.67 mi
+6,181 ft
-7,799 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Naters (Valais)
Three-day itinerary featuring the two largest glaciers in the Alps. Numerous viewpoints of the Alpine glaciers and three- and four-thousand-metre peaks in Valais, such as the Matterhorn, the Weisshorn and the Fletschhorn.
Belalp - Riederalp via the Aletsch Panoramaweg
7.13 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,615 ft
5h 15
Difficult
Departure from Naters (Valais)
A superb route that quickly offers views of the Aletsch Glacier. You’ll descend towards the gorges of the River Massa (Massschlucht), which flows from the Aletsch Glacier. To cross to the other side of the canyon, you’ll take the Massa suspension bridge, which is 124 metres long and sits at a height of over 80 metres. After the pleasant Riederfurka Pass, you’ll descend to the peaceful, car-free village of Riederalp.
Short tour of the Augstmatthorn
3.92 mi
+1,831 ft
-1,837 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Habkern (Canton of Bern)
Park at the starting point of this circuit and begin the ascent to the Augstmatthorn immediately, following the signs.
The terrain can be very slippery, even impassable, after or during rain.
The Eggishorn circular walk from Fiescheralp
8.53 mi
+3,497 ft
-3,524 ft
7h 00
Difficult
Departure from Fiesch (Valais)
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.
Riederalp - Märjelenseestube via the Aletsch Panoramaweg
7.85 mi
+2,569 ft
-1,138 ft
5h 50
Difficult
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
This second stage passes through the Rieder Furka and Villa Cassel again. The trail then follows a moraine offering several views of the glacier. The climb to the Härdernagrat offers exceptional views of both the Aletsch Glacier and the Valais peaks rising to over 4,000 metres, including the Matterhorn. After HohBalm, the Aletsch Glacier remains your faithful companion before disappearing at the Märjelenseestube.
Route around Fiescheralp to see the Aletsch Glacier
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
From Bettmeralp to Fiecheralp via the Bettmerhorn Bergstation
4.75 mi
+2,313 ft
-1,483 ft
4h 10
Difficult
Departure from Betten (Valais)
A very beautiful alpine hike that will take you from the village of Bettmeralp to the Bettmerhorn viewpoint. You’ll enjoy a magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier. The rest of the route, which is downhill, will take you to Fiescheralp.
From Märjelen Gletscherstube to Platta
13.23 mi
+3,737 ft
-3,717 ft
9h 20
Difficult
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
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.
Circular walk from Bettmeralp to Fiescheralp, returning via the Panoramaweg
7.52 mi
+1,585 ft
-1,565 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
A beautiful panoramic hike linking the resorts of Bettmeralp and Fiescheralp. Along the route, there are numerous vantage points offering views of the Valais peaks over 4,000 metres, including the Weissmies, the Mischabel massif, the Monte Rosa massif, the Matterhorn and the Weisshorn. It is possible to ascend to the Eggishorn by cable car.
Bettmeralp-Golmenegg circular winter loop
2.55 mi
+410 ft
-417 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
This pleasant winter hike partly follows the Aletschpromenade. Along this route, you will notice some beautiful old Valais houses. This route also offers several views of the Valais peaks over 4,000 metres.
In the Aletsch Forest and on the Aletsch Panorama Weg
8.85 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,073 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
A circular walk starting from Bettmeralp. It passes through the village of Riederalp before climbing up to Rieder Furka. From this pass, you’ll descend through the beautiful Aletsch Forest to Silbersand. As you climb back up towards Alte Stafel, you’ll gradually come to see the Aletsch Glacier. At Moosfluh and along the ridge, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the glacier. To the south, you can admire the 4,000-metre peaks, from the Weismiess to the Weisshorn via the Matterhorn. The return to Bettmeralp takes you past the lakes of Blausee and Bettmersee.
Bettmeralp, Hohfluh and Riederfurka circular loop
7.02 mi
+1,204 ft
-1,198 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
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.
The Riederhorn from 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.
Spiez - Kiental
9.59 mi
+2,372 ft
-1,106 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
This first stage will take you from Spiez on the shores of Lake Thun to the small valley of Kiental.After following the lake’s shore as far as Faulensee, the climb up to Aeschi offers views of the pyramid-shaped Niesen, which towers over Spiez. You’ll also be impressed by the steep gradient of the funicular railway that climbs up to the Niesen. You’ll appreciate the tranquillity of the village of Kiental.
Spiez - Leukerbad (Rinderhütte) via the Lötschenpass
44.96 mi
+18,156 ft
-12,448 ft
5 days
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
A magnificent route starting from Lake Thun in the canton of Bern and ending at the pretty spa resort of Leukerbad in Valais.
You will cross the Lötsche Glacier and the Lötsche Pass (the highest point of the hike), which marks the border between the cantons of Bern and Valais.
This route offers numerous views of the peaks of the Bernese Oberland and Valais.
Spiez - Interlaken via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
12.51 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,234 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Spiez (Canton of Bern)
For this fourth stage, you will once again enjoy the lakeside on the Strandweg. The walk along the lake from Spiez to Faulensee is magnificent. The route then climbs from Kratttigen to Meielisalp. You will enjoy numerous views of the lake and have another opportunity to cross the 140-metre-long Leissigen bridge, suspended 60 metres above the Spissibach Gorge.
Hangebrucke, Belalp, Stausee Gibidum and the Massaweg
14.13 mi
+6,699 ft
-6,690 ft
12h 20
Difficult
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
A Circular walk from Ried Morel (alternatively Morel or Riederalp) taking in an easy descent through woodland to glaciated rock scenery and the hanging bridge over the Massa which is the water flowing from the Aletsch Glacier. Then crossing peaceful alpine pastures to make the ascent up the steps to Hotel Belalp before dropping again on paths and roads to the dam at the end of Stausee Gibidum. The final section follows the scenic Massweg trail back to Reid Morel.
Bettmerhorn and back from Ried-Morel
11.65 mi
+5,568 ft
-5,591 ft
10h 10
Difficult
Departure from Riederalp (Valais)
An out and back walk to the summit of the Bettmerhorn starting at Ried-Morel (or alternatively, Riederalp, Bettmeralp or Morel)
Sigriswil - Thun via the Panorama Rundweg Thunersee
7.40 mi
+1,142 ft
-1,959 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Sigriswil (Canton of Bern)
This second stage begins with a highlight: crossing the panoramic bridge at Sigriswil. At 340 metres long and suspended 180 metres above the Guntebach Gorge, you can enjoy a magnificent panorama. The route overlooks the lake for a long time before descending to the town of Thun. This town has many historic buildings. A visit to the historic centre is a must.
