From Fiesch, take the cable car up to Fiescheralp. This is where the hike begins, leading you from the sunny plateau down into the valley. Set off from Fiescheralp in a westerly direction, then follow the path which branches off up to Laxerstafel, where a small lake and views of the breathtaking mountain panorama await you. From here, a winding path takes you further down into the valley, making it a leisurely descent to Lax. The 1,000 or so metres of altitude difference on this stage is easily covered. Once in Lax, take the train back to Fiesch.
- medium
- 7,31 km
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- 8 m
- 1173 m
- start: Fiescheralp, top station of aerial cable car
- destination: Lax, railway station
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Fiescheralp, top station of aerial cable car
Lax, railway station
Fiescheralp – Laxerstafel - Lax
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Aletsch Arena AG accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.
- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on «Print» icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals.
- Do not leave any waste in nature.
We recommend:
- good footwear
- clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
- hat or cap
- sunscreen
- bottle for water
- picnic
- camera
- binoculars (optional)
- hiking poles (optional)
- printout of this hike (click «Print» icon, to download)
The small lake at Laxerstafel is an idyllic place for a rest with a fabulous view. Don’t forget to pack a delicious Valais snack!
Take Kantonsstrasse 19 to the Fiesch exit, then follow Furkastrasse to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.
Large pay car park at the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG).
By train from Brig or Oberwald to Fiesch, then on foot to the valley station of the Fiesch-Eggishorn cable car (Aletsch Bahnen AG). Take the cable car up to Fiescheralp.
Get a free panoramic map at the cable car stations and info centres of the Aletsch Arena.
SwissTopo maps 1:25’000: 1269 Aletschgletscher
Aletsch Arena AG
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