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Switzerland
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Östlich Raron
Östlich Raron
Riederalp

Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

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Switzerland
Valais
Östlich Raron
Östlich Raron
Riederalp

Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

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Aletsch Glacier – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

06:29

15.3km

730m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

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 2.00 km for 62 m

After 3.38 km for 1.25 km

After 4.88 km for 333 m

After 5.62 km for 1.55 km

After 8.13 km for 1.55 km

After 10.1 km for 333 m

After 10.7 km for 1.25 km

After 13.2 km for 62 m

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1.88 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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The Aletsch Glacier is the longest glacier in the Alps and this one is also melting massively.

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6.64 km

View of Konkordiaplatz

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Several firn fields flow together at Konkordiaplatz and form the Great Aletsch Glacier. In 1990, the ice there was at least 900 meters thick.

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7.60 km

Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave

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Breathtaking and awe-inspiring - experience the glacier up close and enjoy it with humility 😊

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8.17 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Nice view over (almost) the whole Aletsch glacier. Invites for a picnic.

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8.72 km

Aletsch Glacier

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Below the viewing platform you are a lot closer to the glacier and it looks even more impressive. In contrast to the platform, it is also much quieter/more relaxed here, as not everyone makes the journey down. Clear recommendation when visiting the Bettmerhorn. 👍

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12.2 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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If you are coming from Hohbalm, and have just crossed the mountain crest, this is where the view of the Aletschgletscher begins to open up.
Conversely, arriving from the glacier, it is one of the last points where the latter is visible.

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15.2 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Very nice viewpoint overlooking the lower Aletsch Glacier.

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15.2 km

View Point Moosfluh

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The Moosfluh summit station is located at 2333 meters and is a year-round accessible viewpoint in the Aletsch Arena. From here, you have a direct view of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the striking 4000-meter peaks of the Valais. With the Kombibahn, you can comfortably ascend from Riederalp and start your hike, bike tour, or ski day from here.

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15.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.3 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

9.92 km

5.37 km

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Highest point (2,480 m)

Lowest point (2,240 m)

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Tuesday 23 June

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