--- title: "Mountain route from Riederalp via suspension bridge to Oberaletsch Hut and back to Belalp" url: "https://www.haengebruecken-aletsch-goms.ch/en/suspension-bridges/tour/mountain-route-from-riederalp-via-suspension-bridge-to-oberaletsch-hut-and-back-to-belalp" description: "From the mid-station of the Riederalp cable car, hike via Riederalp West on the well-maintained hiking trail up to Riederfurka. There, the first highlight awaits with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch in Villa Cassel. From Riederfurka, descend via Teiffe Forest to Grünsee and over the suspension bridge Riederalp – Belalp to the other side of the valley, the Aletschi. Then follows the ascent over Leng Acker to the chapel and further via the connecting path to the spectacular Oberaletsch panorama trail. First, hike through the Oberaletsch Gorge, then along the right side of the valley alongside the Oberaletsch Glacier, up to the SAC Oberaletsch Hut (2,640 m). The return route follows the same path to the Walkenen area. There, follow the path westwards down to Belalp. From there, take the cable car to Blatten b. Naters, continue with the Postbus to Brig and then take the train.Note: Difficulty: T3 The round-trip ticket from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2833909/d3923a7f4e20dddfe08bc4e6842e3ca709b8b148213d0ac2770cd58e03c0a749/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Aletsch Goms suspension bridges > Suspension bridges > Tour" --- GPX Share Mountain route from Riederalp via suspension bridge to Oberaletsch Hut and back to Belalp ========================================================================================= - 25.11 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Mountain tour Bergtour von der Riederalp via Hängebrücke zur Oberaletschhütte und zurück auf die Belalp - 12:10 h - 25.11 km - 1,583 m - 1,502 m - 1,504 m - 2,696 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Riederalp, mid-station cable car - Destination: Belalp, cable car mountain station Suspension bridge, view of two glaciers and a SAC hut as a rewarding destination: but endurance and sure-footedness are an absolute must for this impressive high mountain hike! From the mid-station of the Riederalp cable car, hike via Riederalp West on the well-maintained hiking trail up to Riederfurka. There, the first highlight awaits with the Pro Natura Centre Aletsch in Villa Cassel. From Riederfurka, descend via Teiffe Forest to Grünsee and over the suspension bridge Riederalp – Belalp to the other side of the valley, the Aletschi. Then follows the ascent over Leng Acker to the chapel and further via the connecting path to the spectacular Oberaletsch panorama trail. First, hike through the Oberaletsch Gorge, then along the right side of the valley alongside the Oberaletsch Glacier, up to the SAC Oberaletsch Hut (2,640 m). The return route follows the same path to the Walkenen area. There, follow the path westwards down to Belalp. From there, take the cable car to Blatten b. Naters, continue with the Postbus to Brig and then take the train. **Note:** Difficulty: T3 The from Aletsch Bahnen AG allows you to use all public transport and mountain railways on this hike Read more Aletsch Arena AG Good to know ------------ Directions Riederalp – Riederfurka – Grünsee – Suspension Bridge – Aletschi – Leng Acker – Oberaletsch Gorge – Oberaletsch Hut – Hotel Belalp - Belalp Read more Safety guidelines - Use of the hiking trails is at your own risk. Local conditions may necessitate changes to the route. Aletsch Arena AG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the information on this website. - Carry a map with you. Download the complete trail description along with a large-scale map by clicking “Print” in the top right corner of the page. - Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions. - Close gates behind you after passing through. - Be considerate of other trail users, plants, and animals. Read more Tour information - Mountain summit - Refreshment stop Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Pavements Street (3%) Trail (11%) Path (86%) Equipment **We recommend:** - Good footwear - Weather-dependent clothing - waterproof vest - Headgear - Sun protection - Water bottle - Picnic - Camera - Binoculars - Walking poles - Printout of the hiking trail Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take canton road 19 to the Mörel-Filet exit, then continue to the signposted parking areas. Take the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG) up to Riederalp. Read more **Parking** - Limited number of paid parking spaces at Mörel-Filet station. Further parking options are signposted. - Large paid parking garages at the entrance to Mörel-Filet and in the village center. Read more **Public transportation**By train from Brig or Oberwald to Mörel-Filet, continue on foot to the Riederalp cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take this up to Riederalp. Read more Additional information **Aletsch Arena AG** Furkastrasse 39 CH-3983 Mörel-Filet +41 27 928 58 58   Read more Literature You can obtain a free panorama map at the mountain railways and info centers of the Aletsch Arena. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author A great experience: spend the night in the alpine SAC Oberaletsch Hut! A reservation is absolutely necessary for this. Read more Map SwissTopo national maps: 1:25’000: 1269 Aletsch Glacier Read more Contact 3987 Riederalp Download GPX file - - - -