3.1km
Total Distance
360m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 3.1 km climb of about 360 m from Riederalp to the Moosfluh viewpoint above the Aletsch Glacier. The glacier is the largest in the Alps, about 23 km long, and the area around it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Aletsch region between Belalp, Riederalp and Bettmeralp gives access to its lower part, and Villa Cassel on the Riederfurka houses a Pro Natura centre with an exhibition about the site.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Drinking water · 0.6km
  2. 2
    Drinking water · 1.9km
  3. 3
    Viewpoint · 2.9km
  4. 4
    Moosfluh
    at the end · Viewpoint
Bus stop
Riederhof/Golfplatz · 325m from the start
Path grade (SAC)
T1
Surface
gravel 73%, natural ground 27%

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Difficulty

2/5 · Easy