SUSPENSION BRIDGE RIEDERALP - BELALP

The journey starts with the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn from Brig to Mörel. Here you change to the feeder train and travel up to Riederalp. The hike takes you up to Riederfurka. There you will see the historic Villa Cassel, which today houses the Pro Natura Center Aletsch. You hike down to the right in the direction of "Teiffe Wald" or "Silbersand" and on to "Grünsee". Along the way, you will cross the Aletschwald nature reserve (please observe the rules) with its ancient larches and Swiss stone pines. At "Grünsee" you will reach a vantage point from which you can see directly down to the suspension bridge. The path continues over rock slabs to the suspension bridge, which hovers 80 meters above the wild Massa. After about half an hour you reach the viewpoint "Glacier Gate". From here you have a fascinating view of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Glacier Gate and into the Aletschji. Via "Leng Acher" you reach the Maiensäss "Aletschji", where the ascent to the Aletschbord begins. On the Aletschbord you will once again enjoy the fantastic view of the Great Aletsch Glacier. With renewed vigor you take the last 25 minutes hike over the Belalp to the top station of the Belalp cable cars and ride the cable car down to Blatten.

Riederalp - Riederfurka - Kalkofen - Grünsee - suspension bridge - Aletschji - Aletschbord - Belalp

Or: Belalp - Aletschbord - Aletschji- suspension bridge - Grünsee - Kalkofen - Riederfurka - Riederalp

Despite the " impossible to miss " markings of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or an emergency, for example.

Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Especially after bad weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. You have to expect this kind of path impairment when you go on a hike.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the underground car park in Blatten bei Naters.

There are also various parking facilities available in Mörel.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch

bahnen@belalp.ch

+41 27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch

+41 27 921 60 40

Take a break on the terrace of Hotel Belalp and enjoy the panoramic view.

Visit Villa Cassel on the Riederalp.

The Aletschji and the Grünsee are idyllic natural spots that invite you to linger and relax.

Pull the chain at the little chapel in Aletschji to ring the bells.