Bettmersee, Riederalp-Bettmeralp

Name: Bettmersee
Address: Riederalp-Bettmeralp, Switzerland

#1 among attractions in Riederalp-Bettmeralp

Nature, Top attraction, Natural attraction, Lake

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Bettmersee is a lake above Bettmeralp in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area of 5.5 hectares is located at an elevation of 2,006 metres. ()

Alternative names: Area: 13.59 acres (0.0212 mi²)Elevation: 6575 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°23'35"N, 8°3'44"E

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Riederalp-Bettmeralp Switzerland

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Bettmersee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fiescheralp, Märjelensee, Aletsch Glacier, Vordersee.

3 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Fiescheralp
76 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Fiescheralp is a winter wonderland that beckons ski enthusiasts from around the globe. This ski area, known for its breathtaking views and pristine slopes, offers a skiing experience that is both thrilling and serene.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
92 min walk • Nestled amidst the majestic Swiss Alps, the Märjelensee is a hidden gem that beckons nature enthusiasts and adventurers alike. This serene glacial lake, located in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, is a spectacle of pristine natural beauty, offering breathtaking...
4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Aletsch Glacier
106 min walk • The Aletsch Glacier or Great Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps. It has a length of about 23 km, has about a volume of 15.4 km³, and covers about 81.7 km² in the eastern Bernese Alps in the Swiss canton of Valais.
3.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vordersee
100 min walk • The Vordersee is a reservoir located east of the Aletsch Glacier, between the Strahlhorn and the Eggishorn, in the Swiss canton of Valais. The lake has a surface area of 0.062 km² and is located at 2,360 metres above sea level. It is located in the municipality of Fieschertal.
2.5 miNE
Picturesque peak with a cable car ride
Eggishorn
65 min walk • The Eggishorn is a mountain in the southeastern part of the Bernese Alps, located north of Fiesch in the Swiss canton of Valais. A cable car station is located on a secondary summit named Fiescherhorli, 500 metres south of the main peak.
4.2 miN
Mountain
Olmenhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
108 min walk • The Olmenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
4.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Geisshorn
110 min walk • The Geisshorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
3.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sparrhorn
97 min walk • The Sparrhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Belalp in the canton of Valais. It lies at the eastern end of the range located south of the Oberaletsch Glacier, west of the Aletsch Glacier. From Belalp a trail leads to its summit.
4.8 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohstock
122 min walk • The Hohstock is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Belalp in the Swiss canton of Valais. It lies on the range east of the Unterbächhorn, between the valley of the Oberaletsch Glacier and the cirque of Belalp.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stausee Gibidum
79 min walk • Stausee Gibidum is a reservoir in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. Its surface area is 0.21 km², shared by the municipalities of Naters and Riederalp. The construction of Gebidem dam was started in 1964 and completed by 1967. The arch dam has an elevation of 122 m and a crest length of 327 m.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bettmerhorn
18 min walk • The Bettmerhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, located north of Bettmeralp in the Swiss canton of Valais. The summit can be reached with a 30-minute vertical hike after ascending most of the mountain by cable car from the car free village of Bettmeralp.