Hiking
Hängebrücke Belalp-Riederalp
Belalp–Riederalp
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Hängebrücke Belalp-Riederalp
Belalp–Riederalp
The Aletschji - Grünsee suspension bridge was opened in July 2008. Over 30,000 keen hikers crossed the suspension bridge during the summer following its inauguration.
The Belalp-Riederalp hiking trail leads from the Hotel Belalp down a steep track to the Aletschji mountain pastures and from there to the "Leng Acker" and on to the suspension bridge. The suspension bridge is 124 metres long and spans the 80-metre-deep Massa Gorge. This is a thrilling experience - not for the faint-hearted and only for those with a good head for heights! The suspension bridge is situated in front of the Aletsch Glacier's snout or lower end.
Having crossed the hanging bridge, you soon discover the biotope-like “Grunsee” located in the Pro Natura Reserve - and ancient Aletsch forest on the Riederfurka – Riederalp path.
Hiking from Belalp to Riederalp you experience the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere surrounding the Aletsch, enjoy views of the ancient and protected Aletch forest and are permanently accompanied by the powerful Aletsch Glacier.
Having crossed the hanging bridge, you soon discover the biotope-like “Grunsee” located in the Pro Natura Reserve - and ancient Aletsch forest on the Riederfurka – Riederalp path.
Hiking from Belalp to Riederalp you experience the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere surrounding the Aletsch, enjoy views of the ancient and protected Aletch forest and are permanently accompanied by the powerful Aletsch Glacier.
The Aletschji - Grünsee suspension bridge was opened in July 2008. Over 30,000 keen hikers crossed the suspension bridge during the summer following its inauguration.
The Belalp-Riederalp hiking trail leads from the Hotel Belalp down a steep track to the Aletschji mountain pastures and from there to the "Leng Acker" and on to the suspension bridge. The suspension bridge is 124 metres long and spans the 80-metre-deep Massa Gorge. This is a thrilling experience - not for the faint-hearted and only for those with a good head for heights! The suspension bridge is situated in front of the Aletsch Glacier's snout or lower end.
Having crossed the hanging bridge, you soon discover the biotope-like “Grunsee” located in the Pro Natura Reserve - and ancient Aletsch forest on the Riederfurka – Riederalp path.
Hiking from Belalp to Riederalp you experience the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere surrounding the Aletsch, enjoy views of the ancient and protected Aletch forest and are permanently accompanied by the powerful Aletsch Glacier.
Having crossed the hanging bridge, you soon discover the biotope-like “Grunsee” located in the Pro Natura Reserve - and ancient Aletsch forest on the Riederfurka – Riederalp path.
Hiking from Belalp to Riederalp you experience the exceptionally peaceful atmosphere surrounding the Aletsch, enjoy views of the ancient and protected Aletch forest and are permanently accompanied by the powerful Aletsch Glacier.
Length | Number of stages
11 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
720 m | 900 m
Hiking time
4 h 00 min
Grade | Fitness level
medium
(mountain hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
Season
Season
The hiking trail over the suspension bridge is open and accessible from mid-June to mid-October.
Signalization
Signalization
Blatten near Naters - Belalp - Aletschbord - Aletschji- suspension bridge - Grünsee lake - ascent through the Aletsch forest (Teiffe Wald) up to Riederfurka – Riederalp.
More …
Hint
Catering and accommodation possibilities on the Riederalp and Bettmeralp.
Hint
The Pro Natura Aletsch Center, and door to the UNESCO World Heritage Jungrfau-Aletsch Alps region, is found on the Riederfurka.
Rockfall: Nessel - Teiffe Wald/ Riederalp
Duration
until further notice
Reason
Rockfall
The adapted route guidance is marked in the terrain.
Status
validated
Data source: Swiss Hiking Federation and Cantonal hiking associations
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Aletsch Arena
Bahnhofstrasse 7
3987 Riederalp
Tel. +41 (0)27 928 60 50
info@riederalp.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
Bahnhofstrasse 7
3987 Riederalp
Tel. +41 (0)27 928 60 50
info@riederalp.ch
www.aletscharena.ch
