Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Fiesch by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
5km
1100m
4h 40mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:55) | |
| R43 (2m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (08:57) |
Sunny trail with a steady climb, followed by a somewhat steeper descent. Your efforts will be rewarded with majestic views of two valleys and the peaks of the high-Alpine UNESCO landscape. At the halfway point, you’ll have a chance to stop at a mountain restaurant for a well-deserved break.
6km460m
460m3h 25mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:56) | |
| R43 (6m) | |
| Fürgangen-Bellwald Talstation (09:02) |
| Fürgangen (Talstation) (09:05) | |
| 2345 (6m) | |
| Bellwald (Bergstation) (09:11) |
It is obvious why this trail is so popular: It is easy, well marked and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais are always in sight. The peaceful hamlet of Flesch with Valais-style chalets followed by a lovely forest near the Aletschpromenade is also very appealing.
4km260m260m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:55) | |
| R43 (19m) | |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (09:14) |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (Seilb.) (09:20) | |
| H3 (7m) | |
| Bettmeralp (09:27) |
Following the footsteps of the muleteers, this short and technically simple circular trail affords a variety of views into the Ursern Valley. Start and finish at Hospental with its striking Tower of the Lords.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:56) | |
| R43 (1h 17m) | |
| Hospental (10:13) |
Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you’ll experience nature at its most beautiful – via the hamlet of Egga with views into the valley, the trail continues until Holzji and the observation post. Once at Aletschbord, you can gaze in wonder at several four-thousand-metre peaks and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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Starting from Blatten valley station, this short and easy trail takes you through the snow-covered Rischinu Forest. The trail initially passes through hilly landscapes in the direction of the Gibidum dam. It’s worth a detour for the views alone.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:55) | |
| R43 (38m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (09:33) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (10:10) |
The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
8km360m360m3h 40mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:55) | |
| R43 (55m) | |
| Visp (09:50) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (10:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (10:33) |
Past the highest football pitch in Europe and then onto winding paths leading higher and higher – after hiking through the snow-covered larch forest, snowshoe hikers will reach the top of the route with wonderful views of the Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
4km220m220m2h 0mTour published by:
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A snowshoe experience at a height of over 2,000 metres above sea level: the trail leads through the mountain pastures of Gspon, offering virtually uninterrupted views of the village and imposing mountain landscapes. To cap it off, the route goes past Europe’s highest football stadium.
3km200m200m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (09:29) | |
| R42 (1h 20m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (10:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (10:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (11:02) |
| Staldenried (11:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (11:16) |
The trail is not signposted. On the Heimischgarte Trail the Saas Valley shows its quiet side. The delightful snowshoe hike above Saas-Balen leads through the snow-covered “Löübinobodme” natural forest reserve with views of the breathtaking mountains and the glacier landscape.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Fiesch (08:55) | |
| R43 (38m) | |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (09:33) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:45) | |
| 511 (58m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (10:43) |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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