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Aletsch Reservoir Via Ferrata – Gibidum Dam loop from Blatten b. Naters

Mountain hikes & routes

Aletsch Reservoir Via Ferrata – Gibidum Dam loop from Blatten b. Naters

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Aletsch Reservoir Via Ferrata – Gibidum Dam loop from Blatten b. Naters

03:54

8.06km

340m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.49 km for 2.83 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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71 m

Blatten

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very pretty here, very pretty

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991 m

Fairy Tale Forest

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In the Forest of Fairies and Gorgwägini

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2.93 km

Stausee Gibidum

Lake

4

3.83 km

Aletsch Reservoir Via Ferrata

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The Aletsch Glacier (Reservoir) VF starts with a nice hike from Blatten VS to the dam, then is usually followed clockwise from the left side over a long route of …

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3.85 km

Suspension Bridge Over Gorge

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Suspension bridge 80m long and 40m high, a head for heights required!

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6

5.31 km

Gibidum Dam

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There is also a via ferrata

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8.06 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.80 km

2.71 km

1.35 km

921 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.29 km

1.14 km

341 m

113 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,480 m)

Lowest point (1,330 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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