Glacier Tour UNESCO - From Lötschental to Fiescheralp

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3 days
Four people with backpacks and climbing gear stand by a mountain hut, with snowy peaks in the background.
Rocky mountain landscape with visible glacier caves and overcast sky.
Mountain stream flowing through a rocky valley with green vegetation and misty peaks in the background.
3 days, 3 glaciers
Pure high mountains
Up to 8 hours of hiking per day

Season:

July September

Departure Times

09:30Fafleralp

Key info

Experienced mountain hiker
No technical climbing skills required
At least 8 hours of hiking with a backpack
Surefootedness

Overview

Recommended for: Anyone looking for the mountain beyond the postcard.

Hike on glaciers, cross ancient ice streams, and experience the vastness of the high mountains. A three-day tour you'll never forget.

A glacier tour through the UNESCO World Heritage region Jungfrau-Aletsch: From Fafleralp via Konkordiaplatz to Fiescheralp. Three days on ice, past massive crevasse fields and over glaciers that are thousands of years old. An adventure that will forever change your perspective on alpine nature.

Itinerary

Meeting points
Day1
Day 1: Ascent to Hollandia Hut
Starting from Fafleralp in Lötschental, we hike through alpine forests and green meadows. The path soon becomes steeper as it leads into rocky terrain until we reach the glacier tongue. With crampons, we head over the ice towards Lötschenlücke. The ascent is steady, requiring more endurance than technical skill. After a final short stretch, we reach the Hollandia Hut at 3,154 m above sea level, with a view of the vast glacier world.
Distance
11 km
Ascent
+1500 m
Walking time
7-8 hrs
Day2
Day 2: Across the Great Aletschfirn to Konkordia Hut
The day begins early. The glacier carries us through an impressive maze of crevasses. Step by step, we approach Konkordiaplatz, where four glaciers converge. The vastness here is hard to grasp. After a climb up the well-known metal staircase, we reach the Konkordia Hut at 2,850 m above sea level and enjoy the view back over the day's route.
Distance
9 km
Ascent
+200 m
Descent
-600 m
Walking time
5 hrs
Day3
Day 3: Across the Aletsch Glacier to Fiescheralp
After breakfast, we continue south over the glacier. We hike along the medial moraine until the glacier gently tapers off. Here, we leave the ice and follow a high alpine trail with views up to the Jungfraujoch. Passing Märjelensee, we cross alpine meadows to Fiescheralp, where our tour ends.
Distance
12.5 km
Ascent
+150 m
Descent
-650 m
Walking time
5-6 hrs

Whats included

Guiding from a licenced mountain guide/ aspirant guide
Expenses of the mountain guide
Overnight stay(s) with half-board for the mountain guide
Hut reservation

Not included

Costs for cable cars and travel expenses of the guest
Overnight stay(s) in bunk room with half-board for the guest
Snacks
Technical equipment
Costs for a taxi if needed (guests pay for the guide's share)

Pack list

Weather info

General weather info

Weather can influence any tour, and a clear decision is often only possible on the day itself. We review conditions carefully and remain within our safety limits, and bad weather alone does not mean we have to stop.

Make sure we can reach you with current contact information in case your booking changes. Silence from us means your tour is still planned or the final call is not yet made. If we need to cancel, you can rebook, choose another activity, or get a full refund.

For detailed advice on how to prepare for (and enjoy!) bad weather days in Interlaken, check out our weather blog 

Meeting points

Meeting points
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