Bettmerhorn

#545 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. Bettmeralp is accessible by cable car from the Betten train station. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 9423 ftProminence: 492 ftCoordinates: 46°24'5"N, 8°4'15"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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

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

2.4 miE
Winter sport, Ski area
Fiescheralp
62 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.
2.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
75 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...
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Aletsch Glacier
92 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.
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Vordersee
83 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.
1.8 miNE
Picturesque peak with a cable car ride
Eggishorn
48 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.
3.7 miN
Mountain
Olmenhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
95 min walk • The Olmenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
4.2 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Geisshorn
107 min walk • The Geisshorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
4.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sparrhorn
106 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.
3.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stausee Gibidum
95 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.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bättlihorn
118 min walk • The Bättlihorn is a mountain of the Lepontine Alps, overlooking Mörel in the canton of Valais. It is composed of several summits. The southern summit is 2,992 metres high and the northern summit is 2,951 metres high.
3.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Riederhorn
85 min walk • The Riederhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking Riederalp in the canton of Valais. It lies near the western end of the chain south of the Aletsch Glacier.

Bettmerhorn

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