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Aletsch Glacier Ridge – Bettmerhorn Summit loop from Östlich Raron

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Östlich Raron
Östlich Raron

Aletsch Glacier Ridge – Bettmerhorn Summit loop from Östlich Raron

Hard

4.5

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Aletsch Glacier Ridge – Bettmerhorn Summit loop from Östlich Raron

06:09

13.2km

960m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.36 km for 267 m

After 7.19 km for 1.88 km

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Hotel

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2.44 km

Schönboden-See

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6.26 km

Aletsch Glacier Ridge

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Look at the route! But don't forget photo stops.

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7.03 km

Wonderful view of the Alpine ridge with its three and four thousand meter peaks

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7.44 km

View of the Great Aletsch Glacier

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Beautiful view of the Aletsch glacier.

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7.49 km

Well-secured alpine ridge path between the Bettmerhorn and Elselicka.

Despite the safety measures, you need alpine experience, as well as surefootedness and a head for heights.

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8.34 km

Bettmerhorn Summit

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This is the highest point of the Bettmerhorn. The summit cross with the wrong altitude is located about 80 meters further down towards the mountain station.

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8.67 km

Bettmerhorn Summit

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The cross should be visible from the Bettmeralp, which is why it is not located at the highest point, which is not visible from there.

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8.71 km

Bettmergrat Ridge Trail

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The road from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn is difficult, not for beginners, but you also don’t need to be pro or do this daily (we’re from NL -> flat country as …

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9.01 km

The drive up alone is worth it: at the mountain station, an impressive view of the Aletsch Glacier awaits you. Take some time before you start for the free interactive …

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13.2 km

End point

Hotel

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.35 km

2.50 km

1.95 km

1.92 km

338 m

158 m

Surfaces

5.80 km

4.16 km

1.42 km

1.11 km

496 m

235 m

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Thursday 8 October

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