Hängebrücke Aletschgletscher
Belalp–Hängebrücke–Riederfurka–Riederalp
A wide path leading through the beautiful mountain scenery takes us to the edge of the Aletsch glacier. The descent to the suspension bridge should not be underestimated. At the lowest point we take a short break and have a snack before we get ready for the ascent to the Riederfurka. A visit to the Villa Cassel with its nature protection center is a must before descending towards the cablecar station.
| Hiking time | approx. 5 hours |
|---|---|
| Level of difficulty | medium-difficult (Not recommended for vertigo sufferers) |
| Difference in altitude | ↑ 624 m ↓ 829 m |
| Season | Summer until autumn |
| Length | 14 km (mountain tour) |
The special ticket is available from the postbus driver and from the Belalp and Aletsch Arena cableways. The offer is valid from the end of June until mid-October (depending on weather conditions).
The upward climb is classed as more difficult than the decent. Figures provided for hiking times refer solely to the actual hiking time without pauses.
Before commencing a hike, we recommend you refer to the public transport timetables and integrate these in your planning. Equally as important is to take along a hiking map of the visited region, good comfortable hiking shoes, some form of rain protection as well as warm clothing. Please be informed concerning the opening hours of snack stands and restaurants. For group travels we advise you to make reservations in advance.
Benefit from the ticket package!
When purchasing the “Hängebrücke Aletschgletscher” ticket package, you save 20% on the following services:
- PostBus trip Brig–Blatten b. Naters
- Train trip Fiesch–Brig (or vice-versa)
- One-way gondola ride Blatten–Belalp
- Cableway ride in the Aletsch Arena (either Riederalp–Mörel, Bettmeralp–Betten valley station or Fiescheralp–Fiesch)
The special ticket is available from the postbus driver and from the Belalp and Aletsch Arena cableways. The offer is valid from the end of June until mid-October (depending on weather conditions).
Belalp suspension footbridge Riederfurka-Riederalp 
Bird’s eye view of Aletsch Glacier 
View of Aletsch Glacier
Suspension Bridge Belalp-Rieseralp (Aletsch Arena)
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