- 1:30 h
- 2.94 km
- 280 m
- 280 m
- 1,534 m
- 1,802 m
- 268 m
- Start: Ried
- Destination: Ried
This panoramic circular hike starts in the sleepy hamlet of Ried, which is close to the center of Bellwald and reachable by ski bus. The path leads clockwise over the sunny slopes above the village. The mostly open terrain facing southwest offers a wide view over the Fieschertal and beyond.
The path initially goes uphill, then ascends by hairpin bends to the Mutti viewpoint. A gentle descent leads back to Ried.
The hamlet is a relaxed walk from the center of Bellwald (snowshoes not required). If time allows, it is worth lingering here a bit: the village is one of the oldest and best-preserved in Valais and full of historical charm.
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Directions
Ried- Egga - Wang - Mutti - Steineregga - Stüda - Ried
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Directions & Parking facilities
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 towards 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 towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.
From Zürich: Highway towards Gotthard. Then take the exit to Furka Pass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in the summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You will arrive in Oberwald. Continue driving 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 lot is free of charge.
The second parking lot is near the valley station of the mountain railway. There are two large parking areas here, both of which require a fee.
From Zürich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne with the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There change to the Fürgangen aerial cableway, which takes you directly to the village center. From the village center, a short uphill walk awaits you. Just follow the signs towards the sports field. This will get you to Holzer Sport within 10 minutes.
Additional information
The hike begins at the lower end of the winding alley that once was the lifeline of the hamlet Ried. The path first leads a few hundred meters gently downhill before the climb through the Fieschertal begins, followed by a series of short hairpin bends up to Mutti.
Here the path turns south and leads comfortably back to Ried.
To get from the center of Bellwald or from the parking lots at the valley station of the Richenen chairlift to the starting point of the hike in Ried, just follow the cleared paths (normal outdoor footwear is sufficient). In Ried you then put on your snowshoes.
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the end of the hike, take off your snowshoes to stroll through the alleys of Bellwald.
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