Hike from Fiescheralp via Burghütte and Aspi-Titter suspension bridge to Bellwald

Tip
14.11 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 4:50 h
  • 14.11 km
  • 457 m
  • 1,108 m
  • 1,552 m
  • 2,374 m
  • 822 m
  • Start: Fiescheralp, mountain station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car
  • Destination: Bellwald
About 600 m descent through steep terrain, followed by crossing the suspension bridge: For this demanding route, you should definitely be fit and not afraid of heights!

From the Fiescheralp mountain station, hike eastwards via Salzgäb, Oberes Tälli (through the illuminated tunnel) to Märjelensee. At the mountain restaurant Gletscherstube, follow the path over Märjelenwang and Stock down to the Burghütte, then reach the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. This section is relatively demanding, steep and requires sure-footedness. About 600 meters of elevation descent must be overcome here. The subsequent crossing of the suspension bridge also requires a head for heights. Once on the other side, continue hiking downhill via Obflie, Ried and Gasse to the village center of Bellwald. From there, take the cable car down to Fürgangen and return by train to Fiesch.

Aletsch Arena AG
Aletsch Arena AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Fiescheralp – Märjelensee – Märjelenwang – Burghütte – Aspi-Titter Suspension Bridge – Bellwald

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

We recommend:
  • Good footwear
  • Weather-dependent clothing
  • waterproof vest
  • Headgear
  • Sun protection
  • Water bottle
  • Picnic
  • Camera
  • Binoculars
  • Hiking poles
  • Printout of the hiking trail

Directions & Parking facilities

Follow the cantonal road 19 to the Fiesch exit, then Furka road to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.
Large, paid parking lot at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Fiescheralp.

Additional information

Aletsch Arena AG
Furkastrasse 39
CH-3983 Mörel-Filet
+41 27 928 58 58
info@aletscharena.ch
www.aletscharena.ch

Literature

You can obtain a free panoramic map at the mountain railways and information centers of the Aletsch Arena.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

After the steep descent, you have earned a rest at the Burghütte! With a bit of luck, you can even watch ibexes with binoculars.

Safety guidelines

  • 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 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.                                                 
  • 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.

Map

SwissTopo topographic maps: 1:25,000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier

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