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UNESCO World Heritage high trail from Bettmerhorn to Eggishorn (duration of hike: 3 hours)

To the north, the hike on the ridge offers an incredible view of the great Aletsch glacier and the Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.
To the south is a stunning view of the Rhone valley, the Binntal (valley), and the mountains of the Valaisian Alps.

This hike from the Bettmerhorn gondola top station to the Eggishorn top station takes approximately 3 hours. From the top station, you can take the fixed-rope route and arrive at the peak of the Bettmerhorn (summit cross) in about 30 minutes. The trail secured with climbing aids where appropriate, continues from here about 1.5 km (0.93 miles) along the ridge until its end.
There, you cross a steep step (there are fixed ropes to hold on to) down to Elselücke. From Elselücke, you walk along a nice, wide hiking trail for about 45 minutes until you reach the Eggishorn top station, or you can continue straight back to Fiescheralp and the Bettmeralp starting point.

The UNESCO World Heritage high trail is an alpine hike (signposted blue-white-blue) designated only for experienced and sure-footed hikers who have no problems with heights. It is advised that you not depart from the signposted trail from the Bettmerhorn ridge to Elselücke.
Top-level hiking!

UNESCO Höhenweg



UNESCO Höhenweg


Page updated: 23.03.2009

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