Aletsch Glacier Viewpoint Trail (Route 195)

Riederalp, Moosfluh (circular) · Aletsch Arena, Valais · Switzerland

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Route type unverifiedRoute type

6.6 kmDistance

2 h 36 minDuration

ModerateRecorded effort

491 mAccumulated ascent

Difficulty scale

Historic recorded designation; not verified as fitness or technique.

These groups reflect the recorded general designation, not a verified fitness or technical grade. Terrain, exposure, chains and ladders must be assessed separately; read the source notes. No SAC grade is inferred.

Official technique (source wording): medium mountain hiking trail
Official fitness (source wording): medium

SAC T-grade: not verified

Painted waymarks: not verified

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Safety and route notes

Existing editorial notes, not live trail status. Any check date below applies only to that static check; recheck official notices and local conditions before departure.

The Great Aletsch Glacier is in view almost throughout, with the closest approach to the ice after Chatzulecher.
Stay on marked paths near the glacier edge and check the Moosfluh cable car timetable and current trail conditions before setting off.

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Map and track

Track with 1,410 imported points

Altitude and elevation

Elevation profile

2330 mStart altitude

1950 mMinimum altitude

2331 mMaximum altitude

491 mAccumulated ascent

491 mAccumulated descent

1 mAltitude differenceestimated · maximum altitude minus start altitude

About the trail

SchweizMobil local route 195, a circular hike from the Moosfluh mountain station above Riederalp via Chatzulecher and Alte Stafel. Official federal Wanderland geometry: 6.6 km measured (operator publishes 7 km rounded), about 2 h 35 min, +491 m / -491 m, medium technique on mountain hiking trails, between about 1,950 m and 2,330 m. The Great Aletsch Glacier is in view almost throughout, with the closest approach to the ice after Chatzulecher. The climb back through the Aletsch Forest is demanding. Stay on marked paths near the glacier edge and check the Moosfluh cable car timetable and current trail conditions before setting off. Source: Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) / SchweizMobil Open Government Data. Attribution: Bundesamt für Strassen, Kanton, Stiftung SchweizMobil. Official classification: medium mountain hiking trail; medium fitness. Source: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-195. Classification checked 25 October 2026.

Getting there and access

Location:: Riederalp, Moosfluh (circular) · Aletsch Arena, Valais · Switzerland
Track start:: 46.39619, 8.04809
Parking:: No data

Start coordinates: 46.39619, 8.04809

Check public transport and mountain roads before leaving; some routes close in winter.

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