High up: Ascent to the Risihorn

Furggulti mountain station - Chue - Risihorn - Furggulti mountain station

Sturdy hiking boots with a grippy sole, sufficient sun protection for skin, eyes, and head, and enough provisions are prerequisites for every hike. The general rule is: as much as necessary and as little as possible.

From Sion/Sitten:

After leaving the highway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road to Naters. Then pass through Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax, and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Bern:

Take the highway towards Kandersteg: exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the car shuttle Kandersteg. After the car shuttle, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout, turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then pass through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax, and Fiesch. After 6 km, turn left to Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

From Zurich:

Highway towards Gotthard. Then take the exit to the Furka Pass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You will arrive in Oberwald. Continue until you pass through the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

Bellwald has two large parking lots.

The Basper parking lot is located at the bottom of the village. This parking is free of charge.

The second parking lot is near the valley station of the mountain lift. There are two large parking areas here, both are chargeable.

From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva, or Lausanne by SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There, change to the Fürgangen aerial cableway, which will bring you directly to the village center. Please note that the Fürgangen aerial cableway undergoes maintenance during the off-season.

Safe Mountain Hiking

Pay attention to the opening hours of the mountain lifts. 

There are many traditions after successful summit ascents. One of the most beautiful is surely congratulating all your fellow mountaineers on the successful climb. Friends hug, couples kiss, men pat each other on the shoulder, and strangers shake hands. Show your companions that you are proud to have completed the route together and share your joy. It is best to capture this moment with a souvenir snapshot. 

The last section on the way to the summit is very steep, and a rope is installed for easier ascent. Those who do not trust themselves for the last passage should better skip the last few meters.

A multi-hour exploration of steep and remote mountain areas can bring surprises and be strenuous. Therefore, it is advisable to observe the following points:

• Take regular breaks, about every 1-1½ hours and always when concentration begins to wane. Rest and strengthen yourself with something to drink and a small snack.
• Regularly check your location and compare it with your schedule. This way, you can timely consider alternatives, shortcuts, cancellations, etc.
• Turn back in time or seek shelter in bad weather. If thunderclouds approach, it is advisable to end the route as quickly as possible.
• Plan enough time and energy reserves for the descent.
• Avoid herds of cattle and wild animals calmly and from a sufficient distance. Keep dogs on a leash.
• If you encounter herd protection dogs, stay calm so the dog realizes you are no danger to the herd. Keep a generous distance around the herd.
• Let mountain bikers pass without hindering them.

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