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Östlich Raron
Östlich Raron
Riederalp

Bettmersee – Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

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Switzerland
Valais
Östlich Raron
Östlich Raron
Riederalp

Bettmersee – Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

Hard

4.9

(325)

2,106

hikers

Bettmersee – Aletsch Glacier loop from Östlich Raron

07:34

19.3km

940m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.31 km for 1.25 km

After 6.81 km for 333 m

After 7.55 km for 1.55 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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460 m

Bettmersee

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In a small "side lake" there is a paddling area for children, and there is a bathing jetty for swimmers. There is a beach volleyball court right next door.

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4.04 km

Near the mountain station, the Bettmerhorn View Point offers a breathtaking view of the largest and longest glacier in the Alps, the Great Aletsch Glacier. The viewpoint is accessible.

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4.42 km

Viewpoint

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4.90 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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If you are coming from Hohbalm, and have just crossed the mountain crest, this is where the view of the Aletschgletscher begins to open up.
Conversely, arriving from the glacier, …

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5

7.92 km

Aletsch Glacier

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Below the viewing platform you are a lot closer to the glacier and it looks even more impressive. In contrast to the platform, it is also much quieter/more relaxed here, …

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8.51 km

View of Konkordiaplatz

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Several firn fields flow together at Konkordiaplatz and form the Great Aletsch Glacier. In 1990, the ice there was at least 900 meters thick.

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7

8.89 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Nice view over (almost) the whole Aletsch glacier. Invites for a picnic.

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8

9.47 km

Aletsch Glacier Ice Cave

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Breathtaking and awe-inspiring - experience the glacier up close and enjoy it with humility 😊

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10.1 km

Märjelenseen

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The Märjelensee is one of several picturesque small mountain lakes located on the edge of the Aletsch Glacier in the rocky Merjelental valley. From here, you have a fantastic view …

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19.3 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.68 km

7.63 km

996 m

824 m

158 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

5.46 km

4.41 km

1.31 km

693 m

462 m

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Highest point (2,610 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

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