- 2:00 h
- 4.95 km
- 306 m
- 306 m
- 2,095 m
- 2,351 m
- 256 m
- Start: Belalp mountain station cable car (2095 m)
- Destination: Belalp mountain station cable car
The hike first takes you high up to the Tyndall Memorial. The Irish glacier researcher and alpinist John Tyndall (1820-1893) spent 44 summer months at Belalp, wrote scientific books here, and climbed many mountains. The memorial on Triembiel was erected by his widow Louise as a memento of her husband.
With a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, you now descend and upon arriving at Hotel Belalp, follow the path toward Lüsgersee.
Along the way, you pass the "Färricha". This is where, during sheep sorting, the sheep are allocated to their respective owners.
Finally, you reach Lüsgersee. Here you can discover alpine newts, grass frogs, and common toads, and if you like, you can cool off with a jump into the fresh mountain lake.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike begins at the mountain station of the cable car and first takes you up to Bruchegg and from there further to the Tyndall Memorial. Enjoy the view! Then follows the descent to Aletschbord and here too it is worth enjoying the view over the Great Aletsch Glacier and the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Next, continue towards Lüsgersee, crossing the Färricha. After a refreshing cooldown in Lüsgersee, follow the path back to the mountain station of the cable car.
Belalp mountain station - Bruchegg - Tyndall Memorial - Aletschbord - Färricha - Lüsgersee - Belalp mountain station
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, and sufficient supplies of food and drinks are recommended as there may be no opportunities to stop or shop. Although the path is consistently very well marked, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. 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 – Simplonpass – 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 – Simplonpass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig, you get to Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then with the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking is available at Chienzlichrommu and the parking garage 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.
The timetable and further travel information can be found at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
If you have questions, contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourism AG
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Aletschbord with a view of the Great Aletsch Glacier
- Enjoy a fine coffee at Hotel Belalp
- Lüsgersee
Safety guidelines
Despite the "fail-safe" markings of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we always recommend carrying an appropriate hiking map so that you can quickly reach a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency.
Especially in autumn, note that fallen leaves on the ground can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches drop. Especially in adverse weather, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured by ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partly required. If you find certain sections impassable, you should bypass them.
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