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Hike from Belalp over the suspension bridge to Riederalp via Silbersand and Bischofsitz
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Hotel Belalp, AletschbordPhoto: Pascal Gertschen, Belalp Bahnen AG
The adrenaline kick on the suspension bridge, the impressive view of the glacier gate, and ancient Swiss stone pines in the Aletsch forest make the hike a truly impressive experience.
From Hotel Belalp, you hike down the Steigle into the Aletschji. Then you continue over the Leng Acker to the historic glacier ascent and to the spectacular Belalp–Riederalp suspension bridge. The 124-meter long and 80-meter high bridge is the highlight of the route! Crossing the Massa Gorge opens an impressive view of the glacier gate of the Great Aletsch Glacier.
After crossing, you ascend via Silbersand into the so-called "Valley of Death." From here the path leads past the Bischofsitz and gently ascending through the mystical Aletsch forest to the Riederfurka. The last section of this impressive hike is the descent to Riederalp.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel BelalpSafety information
- Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website.
- Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions.
- Close gates behind you after passing through.
- Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals.
Tips and suggestions
Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Blatten-Belalp Tourism AG
Rischinustrasse
CH-53914 Blatten b. Naters
+41 27 921 60 40
tourismus@belalp.ch
www.belalp.ch
Roadbook
Belalp - Hotel Belalp - Aletschji - Suspension Bridge - Silbersand - Bischofsitz - Riederfurka - Riederalp
Hotel Belalp
Hängebrücke Belalp - Riederalp
Grünsee
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Brig station, take bus line 624 to the Blatten b. Naters stop (travel time: 15 – 20 min).Directions
Follow cantonal road 19 to the Brig exit, then from Naters follow Blattenstrasse to the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable car in Blatten b. Naters.Parking
Large paid parking lot at the valley station of the Blatten-Belalp cable carCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
At the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena, you will receive a free panorama map.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
We recommend:- Good footwear
- Weather-dependent clothing
- waterproof vest
- Headgear
- Sun protection
- Water bottle
- Picnic
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Hiking poles
- Printout of the hike route
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions
Unanswered