Walking in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Walking paradise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

300 kilometres of prepared and well-secured hiking and walking trails: become one with the largely pristine nature of the Aletsch Arena. Find yourself invigorated by the fresh Valais mountain air on your hikes. There is much to look forward to in the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Heritage Site: the magnificent Great Aletsch Glacier, one stunning 4000m+ mountain after the next, mystical stone pine forests that go back up to 1000 years, spectacular view points and a whole lot of peace of mind. Strap on your hiking boots and off you go!

of prepared and secured hiking trails are waiting to be discovered by you.

old are the oldest Swiss stone pines in the Aletsch forest.

can be found in the Aletsch Goms region. These promise adventures on airy paths - hiking with thrills and increased adrenalin.

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Top 5 hikes

On a spectacular ridge, past deep blue mountain lakes, through finely scented stone pine forests or with the Great Aletsch Glacier in your field of vision - on the Top 5 hikes in the Aletsch Arena you will find your hiking happiness.

The hike from Riederalp to Belalp leads over the spectacular Aletsch suspension bridge and offers an incomparable hiking experience at airy heights.

closed medium 11,4 km 4,5 h

Fabulous hike through the protected Aletsch Forest with views of the Great Aletsch Glacier at Silbersand. At Lake Grünsee you can see how big the enormous ice flow once was.

closed medium 8,9 km 4,5 h

A wonderful pleasure hike around the Riederhorn, with spectacular views and interesting insights into the summer holidays of the British upper class at Villa Cassel.

closed medium 6,2 km 2,3 h

Views of the Great Aletsch Glacier and the mountain scenery, coupled with informative adventure stations: on this hike, education, wonder and enjoyment go hand in hand.

closed medium 6,7 km 2,7 h

The Great Aletsch Glacier, landscapes shaped by the perpetual ice, colourful alpine flora and an idyllic glacial lake. Experience glorious nature in all its facets!

closed medium 15,1 km 5,5 h

Tip: Get the free Aletsch Arena app for your smartphone. Find out about cable car departure times, restaurant opening hours, the status of hiking trails and much more.

New since summer 2023

Explore the Geology Walkway on Moosfluh and learn in a fun, hands-on way how global warming is affecting the mountain, or set off on the trail of the Belle Epoque as you follow the new themed trail “Old Hotel Jungfrau-Eggishorn”.

closed easy 0,7 km 0,5 h

closed easy 2,3 km 1,0 h

Combine your hike with a visit to a view point

The viewing platforms of the four view points Hohfluh, Moosfluh, Bettmerhorn and Eggishorn stand out for their magnificent views of the Great Aletsch Glacier. So be sure to take advantage of the opportunity to visit a view point if you’re hiking nearby.

The right ticket for your hike

The Aletsch Bahnen cable cars, gondola lifts or chairlifts offer you a comfortable ride to the starting point of your hiking adventure in the Aletsch Arena.

from27.50CHF

The day pass for hiking, sightseeing and more.

from2.20CHF

Aletsch Arena cable car tickets

Over the suspension bridges of the Aletsch Arena

“Über sieben Brücken musst du gehn” (“Seven bridges you must cross”) is the title of a song by Peter Maffay. Even if the Aletsch Arena and the Obergoms region has only five – the suspension bridges Belalp-Riederalp, Aspi-Titter, the Goms Bridge, the small Massa Bridge near Bitsch and the Bodmer Bridge in Obergoms – there is certainly no shortage of spectacle and thrills.

Aletsch–Goms suspension bridge

Learn more on a guided hike

Would you like to learn more about the Aletsch Arena on your hikes? If so, a guided tour is a great idea. You’ll find out all kinds of things about the region from knowledgeable people and you’re sure to hear an exciting anecdote or two. Tip: If you’re planning a tour on the Great Aletsch Glacier, we recommend booking the compulsory guide for this adventure well ahead of time.

from140CHF

From Bettmeralp to Belalp, experience a guided hike steeped in legend – a touch of mysticism between sunset and sunrise.

from50CHF

Hike past the 4 mountain lakes on this guided circular tour.

from50CHF

Discover the traces of the Aletsch Glacier on this guided hike.

from50CHF

Hiking with constant views of the Aletsch Glacier.

from50CHF

Explore the lesser-known Riederhorn and immerse yourself in the picturesque Aletsch forest.

from40CHF

Glimpse into the ice caves of the Aletsch Glacier on this fascinating tour.

from14CHF

Enjoy a leisurely walk and get to know the protected Aletsch Forest.

Aletsch Arena hiking guides

Let us guide you and enrich you with knowledge.

Mountain tours and alpine hikes

Are you sure-footed, with a head for heights and looking for the ultimate hiking challenge? Then, the demanding mountain tours and alpine hikes are just the thing for you. Take the UNESCO High Altitude Trail, for example, a spectacular hike from Bettmerhorn mountain station to Eggishorn mountain station. The partly exposed – but well-secured – ridge trail makes for an adrenaline-pumping experience.

closed medium 3,0 km 3,0 h

difficult 25,1 km 12,2 h

Barrier-free trails

The Aletsch Arena also makes it possible for wheelchair users to enjoy outings to experience the beneficial effect of nature and explore the region. Quite a few of the hiking trails are barrier-free and no problem at all for a wheelchair or a pram/stroller.

Über 60 Solarlichter entlang des 500m langen Wegs strahlen bei Dunkelheit mit 500 Lumen. Bei Bewegung steigert sich die Leuchtkraft auf 2000 Lumen und schafft so nicht nur Sicherheit, sondern auch eine beeindruckende nächtliche Stimmung in der Landschaft.

open easy 0,5 km 0,3 h

From Rischinen you walk to the Gibidum reservoir and back. A perfect walk for the whole family.

open easy 1,3 km 0,4 h

A beautiful, easy hike along the Wysswasser river. Thanks to a barrier-free wheelchair path, the first part of this hike is also easily accessible to wheelchair users and people with impaired mobility.

open easy 5,5 km 1,7 h

A paved path, hardly any gradients and even lit at night: the Aletsch Promenade connects Bettmeralp with Riederalp and is an easy walk that anyone can manage.

open easy 3,1 km 1,0 h

So close and so beautiful: enjoy an unforgettable summer’s day at Bettmersee, an idyllic mountain lake with a pram-friendly circular hike and a host of leisure activities.

open easy 4,1 km 1,3 h

Walking and hiking in the Aletsch Arena

Walking paradise in the UNESCO World Heritage Site

Top 5 hikes

New since summer 2023

Combine your hike with a visit to a view point

The right ticket for your hike

Over the suspension bridges of the Aletsch Arena

Learn more on a guided hike

Aletsch Arena hiking guides

Mountain tours and alpine hikes

Barrier-free trails