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UNESCO High Trail: View of the Aletsch Glacier

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UNESCO High Trail: View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Parts of this Highlight comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

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    September 22, 2018

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    Sure-footedness and good hiking boots required, breathtaking views of the Aletsch Glacier and the surrounding mountains along the way. Exhausting but absolutely worthwhile and worth seeing!
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    July 23, 2020

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    Fantastic place! Some climbing required, not difficult, but you need to watch your steps very carefully. Not suitable for small children

    October 29, 2022

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    The starting point is the Bettmerhorn gondola lift. From here the Unesco Höhenweg begins.
    The route is more or less a "tightrope walk" (from the Bettmerhorn summit) and leads partly …
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    1. View of the Aletsch Glacier – Elselicka loop from Bettmerhorn

    15.6km

    06:44

    1,020m

    1,020m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Distance 1.69 km

    Uphill 210 m

    Downhill 160 m

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