- 1:30 h
- 2.91 km
- 543 m
- 1 m
- 2,131 m
- 2,674 m
- 543 m
- Start: Hotel Belalp
- Destination: Hohbiel
The hike starts at Hotel Belalp. First enjoy the view of the Great Aletsch Glacier here and then begin the ascent. The path passes the Villa Tyndall (built 1877) and leads up to the Tyndall Monument (2351 m above sea level), which is dedicated to the Irish scientist John Tyndall.
The deep affection of his wife, the guilt feelings about his tragic end, and the connection to Belalp and its inhabitants were likely the reasons for the stone monument. John Tyndall (1820-1893) was an Irish physicist and mountaineer. From 1861 until his death, he spent the summers in the Swiss Alps, mainly at his favorite place, Belalp.
The ascent continues until you reach the Hohbiel reservoir. Take a break and enjoy the Valais mountain panorama!
Those who wish can continue hiking up to the Sparrhorn or start the descent down. During the summer months, the Sparrhorn chairlift operates from Thursday to Sunday.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts at Hotel Belalp and first leads up to the Tyndall Monument. From here, follow the path to the Hohbiel reservoir.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended, as there may be no places to stop or shop open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Take poles or other aids with you.
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 over 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 over 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 cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Parking spaces requiring fees are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the car park in Blatten bei Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
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 at Aletschbord.
Hike from the Hohbiel up to the Sparrhorn.
Safety guidelines
Despite the “unmissable” marking of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we always recommend carrying an appropriate hiking map so that, for example, you can quickly find a safe area in case of thunderstorm or emergency.
Especially in autumn, pay attention 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 afterwards. Especially under 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 cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partially required. If you consider certain path sections impassable for you, you should avoid them.
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