- 3:00 h
- 10.06 km
- 234 m
- 223 m
- 1,968 m
- 2,099 m
- 131 m
- Start: Belalp, mountain station aerial cableway
- Destination: Belalp, mountain station aerial cableway
From the mountain station of the cable car, it first goes to Chiematte. If you wish, you can have a small refreshment here before continuing the hike. Then across alpine meadows to the Kelchbach and then a short ascent to the Nessjeri Suone.
The “Nessjeri” was first mentioned in 1477 and starts at 2,140 meters at the Kelchbach. At first it runs with hardly noticeable slope on a balcony opposite the Aletsch Glacier to Nessel and then rushes down as a foaming stream.
Once you arrive at Nessel, it’s time to rest and enjoy the panorama. The path back leads below the suone to Alpe Bäll and from there back to the starting point of the hike.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the mountain station of the aerial cableway and leads down to the Chiematte. Here the path turns right and passes in front of the mountain station of the gondola and then crosses the Kelchbach. Now follows a short ascent to the Nessjeri Suone. You then follow this to Nessel. The return route leads back on the lower path to Alpe Bäll and from here back to the mountain station of the aerial cableway.
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks should be carried, as there may be no possibilities to stop or buy something. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always have a suitable hiking map with you. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or northwest Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From northwest Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car transport Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car transport Furka; in summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig
Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp.
Birgisch / Mund
From Brig you reach Birgisch and Mund via Naters.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
For more information, visit:
Blatten bei Naters can be reached from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway.
Additional information
If you have any questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Rhone Valley and the Valais mountain world.
Safety guidelines
Despite the “unable to stray from” marking of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map so that, for example in the event of a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches break off afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You must expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.
Not all rocks or abysses are secured with ropes or railings. Some surefootedness is required. If you think certain sections of the path are impassable for you, you should avoid them.
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