Attractions in Östlich Raron

From Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn, the view is better than turning the ridge in the opposite direction.

The first tourists (naturalists) came to Riederalp from France, England and Switzerland. Due to the lack of infrastructure, their expeditions were rather tiring and adventurous. So no train led to …read more

After a really tough ascent, there’s the reward up here: a wonderful panoramic view, a stamp for the Stoneman card and the prospect of a seemingly endless descent into the Binntal.

A must for anyone who does not just like the hills ..,;)

You should have a great view of the glacier here. When I was up here, I just didn't see anything. It was so foggy that I could barely see the …read more

Wonderful ski lift to get from the bottom of the Alpmatten the Aletschpromenade without great effort, e.g. with the purchases. :-)
Below the village center of Bettmeralp is the chalet …read more

The path is beautifully guided through the Bettmerhorn flank! Highly recommended.

Although it is almost only downhill .. it is not to be underestimated ... especially if it goes through a horde of cows .. they only want to play .. …read more

Just walk comfortably through the village and enjoy the view

Breathtaking suspension bridge over the foothills of the Aletsch Glacier.

This increase is definitely tough! A reasonable Berg translation makes sense here, with my 1x11 circuit I reached my limits here. At least one can easily understand when it is …read more

The Riederhorn offers an intoxicating all-round view. The Aletsch Glacier, the noble Wannenhorn behind it, the Geisshorn with its glacier to the left and the impressive statures of Matterhorn, Weisshorn …read more

There, the gondola starts on the Bettmerhorn

Nice hiking trail, good hiking boots required

Very promising and much-used pass crossing from the Binntal into the Rhone valley. The view extends from the Ofenhorn at the upper end of the Binntal to the Mischabel group (Dom, Alphubel ...) in the Saas Valley.

Wonderful section on the trail to Binn

In the Alpengarten at the Riederfurka, right next to the Villa Cassel, you can see up to 300 different plants from the Alpine region.
Really nice laid out on the …read more

The driveway from Binntal is much easier than Grengiols

The Schärtloch Bridge is a quaint bridge, probably from the 16th century. It is part of an important old mule track between Italy and Switzerland, which is why it is popularly known as the Roman Bridge.

From the Riederalp West, the chairlift brings you comfortably and without sweat on the Hohfluh.