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View Point Bettmerhorn

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  • Aussicht bei den View Points der Aletsch Arena
    Aussicht bei den View Points der Aletsch Arena
    Photo: aletscharena.ch / Benjamin Weissen

View Point Bettmerhorn – View of the Great Aletsch Glacier

The barrier-free View Point Bettmerhorn is located just 200 metres from the Bettmerhorn mountain station. From the viewpoint at 2,647 metres above sea level, you can enjoy unobstructed views of the impressive straight section and the spectacular curve of the Great Aletsch Glacier. After taking in these breathtaking views, it is well worth stopping by the Bettmerhorn Panorama Restaurant, located right next to the mountain station.

The viewpoint is located in the Bettmeralp area and is easily accessible by gondola from Bettmeralp. Alternatively, a hiking trail leads to Bettmerhorn from Moosfluh or Bettmeralp.
 
Accessibility:
  • From the Bettmeralp valley station, take the cable car to Bettmeralp
  • From the Bettmeralp mountain station, walk 1.1 km to the valley station of the Bettmerhorn gondola (follow the signposts)
    Alternative: Aletsch Express
  • Operating dates of the Bettmerhorn gondola:
    • 6 June 2026 – 25 October 2026
    • 5 December 2026 – 3 April 2027
    • 5 June 2027 – 24 October 2027
  • Hiking tip:
    • The View Point Bettmerhorn can be reached on foot in summer
    • Bettmerhorn – via Märjelensee to Fiescheralp – Bettmeralp:
      14.58 km and 486 m elevation gain (follow the signposts)
    • Bettmerhorn – Riederfurka – Riederalp:
      7.65 km and 51 m elevation gain (follow the signposts)
    • More hiking tips: Hiking – Discover the Aletsch Arena on foot 🚶♂️🏔️
  • Ticket tip:
    • Aletsch Explorer Pass for full mobility in the Aletsch Arena
    • Single journey ticket for a one-way trip to the View Point

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'648'977E 1'140'216N
DD
46.411514, 8.075616
DMS
46°24'41.5"N 8°04'32.2"E
UTM
32T 428955 5140186
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