The tour starts in the idyllic village of Fieschertal and takes you up the valley along the east side to Unnerbärg, initially on fairly level terrain. Once there, follow signs for Fieschergletscher/Klettergarten, and after five minutes or so the path rises steeply towards the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge. Your efforts on this strenuous stretch of trail are rewarded with views of the Fiescher Glacier. Continue on past idyllic mountain huts to the Burghütte, a beautifully situated hut which is the destination of the hike. For the return route, first head in a westerly direction and then down the valley to the starting point at Fieschertal.
- medium
- 8,58 km
- 3 hours 15 minutes
- 651 m
- 651 m
- start: Fieschertal, bus stop
- destination: Fieschertal, bus stop
Best Season
Good to know
- Stop at an Inn
- Loop Road
Fieschertal, bus stop
Fieschertal, bus stop
Fieschertal – Unnerbärg – Aspi-Titter Hängebrücke – Burghütte – Fieschertal
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
- Do not leave any waste in nature.
We recommend:
- good footwear
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water
- picnic
- camera
- binoculars (optional)
- hiking poles (optional)
- printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
You’ve earned it! After the strenuous climb, treat yourself to the delicious fare available at the Burghütte and fortify yourself for the descent.
Drive from Brig on the road 19 and the Fieschertalerstraße to Fieschertal.
Please inform yourself about the parking possibilities on site.
Take the train from the station in Brig to Fiesch and take the bus 651 to Fieschertal.
Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.
SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher
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