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Bettmergrat Ridge Trail – Aletsch Glacier Ridge loop from Bettmerhorn

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Bettmergrat Ridge Trail – Aletsch Glacier Ridge loop from Bettmerhorn

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Bettmergrat Ridge Trail – Aletsch Glacier Ridge loop from Bettmerhorn

03:26

8.07km

630m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.99 km for 825 m

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Hotel

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2.45 km

View of the Rhône Valley

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180° view over the Rhone Valley into the mountains opposite

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2.93 km

Elsenlücke

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Small pass between Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn. With signposts

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2.95 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier, Aletschhorn, Mönch, and Eggishorn

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

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3.59 km

Bettmergrat Ridge Trail

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On the Bettmergrat you should definitely stop for a moment and enjoy the panorama

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3.73 km

Aletsch Glacier Ridge

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

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3.84 km

Eggishorn Mountain Station

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At 2866 meters, you reach one of the highest viewpoints in the region. From here, a vast view opens up over the Great Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding peaks of the Valais Alps.

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3.85 km

There are several viewpoints on the Aletsch Glacier (Belalp, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn, Eggishorn). The Eggishorn viewpoint is for me the most beautiful viewpoint of the Aletsch Glacier from Wallis. It is …

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3.92 km

Hörli-Hitta

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Beautifully located restaurant with glacier panorama and friendly hosts. More information: alpinafiescheralp.ch/essen-trinken/horli-hitta

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8.07 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

1.46 km

838 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

1.46 km

838 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 28 May

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Bettmergrat Ridge Trail – Aletsch Glacier Ridge loop from Bettmerhorn

View of the Rhône Valley

Elsenlücke

View of the Aletsch Glacier, Aletschhorn, Mönch, and Eggishorn

Bettmergrat Ridge Trail

Aletsch Glacier Ridge

Eggishorn Mountain Station

View Point Eggishorn

Hörli-Hitta

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