- 1:00 h
- 3.76 km
- 82 m
- 82 m
- 2,095 m
- 2,175 m
- 80 m
- Start: Belalp Mountain Station (2095 m)
- Destination: Belalp, Aletschbord
On this hike, you will receive informative details about the glaciers and their formation right at the start. After a short ascent, you reach the Lüsgersee via alpine meadows. Look closely: you might even see some fish or tadpoles and frogs.
The hike then continues through the "Färricha". Take your time and discover the history of the Färricha using the information board.
Finally, you reach the Aletschbord with an unobstructed view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. Enjoy the view and learn the names of the surrounding mountains on the panorama board.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at the mountain station of the cable car and initially follows the road to the Hotel Tigilou. Then it goes past the 6-seater Sparrhorn lift to the Lüsgersee. Follow the path through the Färricha and you will soon reach the Aletschbord. From here, it goes back along the road to the mountain station.
Belalp Mountain Station - Lüsgersee - Aletschbord - Hotel Belalp
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as a sufficient supply of food and drinks are recommended, as no places to rest or shop may be available or open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - 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: Motorway 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.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the car park in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters can be reached from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by the aerial cableway.
Timetables and further information on how to get there can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
For questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
+41 (0)27 921 65 10
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
+41 (0)27 921 60 40
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Walk past the Lüsgersee and enjoy the silence
- Discover the Färricha near the Lüsga
- Enjoy a fine coffee at Hotel Belalp
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmistakable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that, for example, you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Particularly in autumn, be aware that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches may drop. Especially under adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such path impairments when hiking.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you believe certain sections of the path are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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