Traumtour Aletschgletscher | Bettmeralp - Bettmerhorn - Eggishorn über UNESCO Höhenweg Swiss Alps

Bettmeralp (1,948 m) with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows is car-free and the starting point of this dream tour. From Bettmeralp, a beautiful hiking trail leads up to the Bettmerhorn (2,858 m). From this vantage point, you can enjoy fantastic views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Rhône Valley, and the many four-thousand-meter peaks in Valais. The UNESCO High Trail, a highlight of the Aletsch Arena, begins at the Bettmerhorn. Now comes the most difficult part of the hike along the ridge. The trail leads approximately 1.5 km along the ridge edge, with some sections secured with climbing aids and steel cables. With an altitude of between 2,633 m and 2,863 m, the hike is one of the 10 highest in Switzerland, offering constant views of the impressive Aletsch Glacier. The hike is fantastic, but also challenging, requiring surefootedness and a head for heights. Engl. Bettmeralp (1,948 m) with its Maria zum Schnee chapel is car-free and the starting point for this dream tour. A beautiful hiking trail leads from Bettmeralp up to Bettmerhorn (2,858 m). From this panoramic summit, you can enjoy fantastic views of the Great Aletsch Glacier, the Rhone Valley, and the many four-thousand-meter peaks in Valais. The UNESCO High Trail, one of the highlights of the Aletsch Arena, begins at Bettmerhorn. Now comes the most difficult part of the hike along the ridge. It's about 1.5 km along the ridge, with some sections secured with climbing aids and steel cables. With an altitude between 2,633 m and 2,863 m, this hike is one of the 10 highest in Switzerland, offering constant views of the impressive Aletsch Glacier. The hike is fantastic, but also challenging and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.