Riederalp

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Riederalp is a municipality in the district of Raron in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It was created in 2003 through the merger of Goppisberg, Greich and Ried-Mörel. ()

Alternative names: Population: ~450 pplArea: 8.12 mi²Coordinates: 46°22'44"N, 8°1'60"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Fiescheralp, Stockalper Palace, Märjelensee, Eggishorn.

4.6 miNE
Winter sport, Ski area
Fiescheralp
118 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.
4.8 miSW
Forts and castles, Museum, History museum
Stockalper Palace, Brig
124 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Brig, Switzerland, the Stockalper Palace stands as a testament to the grandeur of the Baroque era. This magnificent castle, with its imposing structure and intricate design, is a must-visit landmark for any traveler exploring the Valais...
5.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Märjelensee
131 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...
4.2 miNE
Picturesque peak with a cable car ride
Eggishorn
108 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.
5.2 miN
Mountain
Olmenhorn, Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch
134 min walk • The Olmenhorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
4.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Geisshorn
115 min walk • The Geisshorn is a mountain of the Bernese Alps, overlooking the Aletsch Glacier in the canton of Valais.
2.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sparrhorn
75 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.
3.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohstock
98 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.
1.5 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Stausee Gibidum
38 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.
2.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bettmerhorn
61 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.
4.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Bättlihorn
105 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.