Bellwald: Mutti circuit

1:30 h
2.94 km
280 m
280 m
1,534 m
1,802 m
268 m
Start: Ried
Destination: Ried

Charming, leisurely snowshoe hike to the west of the resort with views of the Fieschertal valley. Starts and ends in the hamlet of Ried.

This panoramic circular hike starts in the sleepy hamlet of Ried, which is close to the centre of Bellwald and accessible by ski bus. The trail leads clockwise across the sunny slopes above the village. The mostly open, southwest-facing terrain offers a wide view over the Fieschertal valley and beyond.

The trail first leads up the valley and then via hairpin bends up to the Mutti viewpoint. A gentle descent leads back to Ried.

The hamlet is a relaxed walk from the centre of Bellwald (snowshoes not required). If time permits, it is worthwhile to linger here for a while: The village is one of the oldest and best preserved in the Valais and full of historical charm.

Bellwald Tourismus

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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 motorway in Sierre, stay on the cantonal road until Naters. Then drive 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 motorway towards Kandersteg: Exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. Follow the signs to the Kandersteg car transport. After the car transport, drive to Gampel/Steg. At the roundabout turn right towards Visp/Brig/Naters. Then drive 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: Take the motorway in the direction of Gotthard. Then take the exit to the Furkapass. You can either cross the Furka Pass (only in the summer months) or take the car train in Realp. You arrive in Oberwald. Continue until you cross the Mühlebach gallery. Then turn right towards Fürgangen. Drive through Fürgangen and follow the road to Bellwald.

Bellwald has two large car parks.

The Basper car park is located at the bottom of the village. This car park is free of charge.

The second car park is near the valley station of the mountain railway. There are two large parking areas here, both of which are chargeable.

From Zurich, Bern, Basel, Geneva or Lausanne with the SBB via Visp to Brig. In Brig, change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and take it to the Fürgangen-Bellwald stop. There you change to the Fürgangen cable car, which takes you directly to the village centre. From the village centre, a short walk uphill awaits you. Just follow the signs in the direction of the sports field. This will take you to Holzer Sport within 10 minutes.

Additional information

The hike begins at the lower end of the winding lane that once formed the lifeline of the hamlet of Ried. The trail first leads gently downhill for a few hundred metres before beginning the ascent through the Fieschertal valley, followed by a series of short hairpin bends to Mutti.

Here the trail turns south and leads leisurely back to Ried.

To get from the centre of Bellwald or from the car parks at the valley station of the Richenen chairlift to the starting point of the hike in Ried, simply follow the cleared paths (normal outdoor footwear is sufficient). In Ried you then strap on your snowshoes.

Literature

Wanderbroschüre von Bellwald Tourismus

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

At the end of the hike, take off your snowshoes to stroll through the alleys of Bellwald.

Map

SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1270 Binntal und 1269 Aletschgletscher