The circular trail is almost 500 metres long and always offers you the perfect view of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. Information boards along the route provide interesting facts about the largest ice stream in the Alps and the surrounding mountains. The circular trail starts directly at the Eggishorn mountain station.

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Anja Huberus

August 8, 2020

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After reaching the summit cross, you can continue climbing a bit over the rocks and stones, always in the direction of the glacier. After about 50 to 70 meters you are at the absolute abyss, the Aletsch at your feet! Simply gigantic!

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Rainer Giese

September 21, 2018

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Breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding mountains - a climb that is definitely worth it!

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3. Bettmerhorn Summit – Bettmergrat Ridge loop from Bettmerhorn

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Elevation 2,850 m

always open

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Eggishorn, 3984 Fieschertal

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Wheelchair access

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Weather

Tuesday 10 March

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-6°C

28 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Fieschertal, Goms, Valais, Switzerland

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