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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

06:50

17.9km

950m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

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

After 8.74 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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1.76 km

Bättmerhitta

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful mountain hut directly on the Herrenweg – a hiking and mountain biking trail. Nice service, fair prices, and a good location. A nice place for a break.

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4.00 km

Bettmersee

Highlight • Lake

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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7.55 km

View Point Bettmerhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7.93 km

Viewpoint

8.37 km

Hohbalm Pass (2,490 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Crossroads with a wonderful view. Paths lead from here to the Bettmeralp, the Bettmerhorn, the Aletsch Glacier and the Mossfluh.

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8.81 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Aletsch Glacier is the longest glacier in the Alps and this one is also melting massively.

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10.4 km

From here you have a magnificent view of the Aletsch Glacier, the largest and longest glacier in the Alps in terms of area. In addition to hikers, you can also meet a few mountain sheep and cows here.

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10.7 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice viewpoint overlooking the lower Aletsch Glacier.

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17.6 km

View of the Rhône Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

This mountain pasture located at the foot of the Eggishorn offers an impressive view of the Rhone Valley, also called Rotten at this location. You only have to look down to be overwhelmed by the landscape.

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17.9 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.23 km

6.52 km

2.67 km

1.12 km

316 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

4.77 km

3.09 km

2.80 km

615 m

393 m

138 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,630 m)

Lowest point (1,970 m)

Weather

Tuesday 18 August

18°C

9°C

31 %

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Bettmersee – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Bettmerhorn

Bättmerhitta

Bettmersee

View Point Bettmerhorn

Hohbalm Pass (2,490 m)

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Aletsch Glacier

View of the Rhône Valley

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