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Soon come to a junction and bear left to wander down the road which, at the next hairpin, rejoins the outward route. A footpath shortcut leads down to the road again where it crosses the stream. Eventually (about 1hr 10mins from the hut) the road cuts through rocks. A path then breaks to the right to descend to the little hamlet of Zer Brigge. When the way forks, keep ahead and arrive in Fieschertal soon after.

WALK 2

Fieschertal (1108m) – Gletscherstube Märjela (2373m)

Distance6kmGrade2–3Time4½hrsHeight gain1265mLocationNorthwest of Fieschertal

With a lot of height to gain, this is quite a demanding walk, but the scenery is lovely throughout and the paths are mostly good. The Gletscherstube Märjela (also known as the Märjela Hut) is located near the Grosser Aletschgletscher, so it would be worth spending a night there, and next day take your time to walk beside the glacier as described in Walks 5 and 6. Should this be your intention, make a point of phoning ahead (Tel 027 971 47 83) to reserve a bed.