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About 30mins from the cablecar station the track curves leftwards by a cattle byre (note the fine views behind you); it then twists round and over a spur to reveal an enticing view of the Finsteraarhorn, Fieschergletscher, the Wannenhorn and Fiescherhorn. The distant Eiger also intrudes on the view, while across a basin can be seen the entrance to the tunnel that leads to the Märjelensee.

Curving round the basin above the huts of Obers Tälli, reach the tunnel entrance. Walk through the kilometre-long tunnel which is illuminated by strip lights – it takes 15–20mins to reach the exit. Be careful on the uneven floor where there are often pools of water lying. On emerging by the side of a shallow pond, you will see the Gletscherstube Märjela (2373m: 1hr 30mins: accommodation, refreshments) just ahead.

WALK 5

Gletscherstube Märjela (2373m) – Aletschgletscher – Biel (2286m) – Fiescheralp (2205m)

Distance10kmGrade2Time3–3½hrsHeight loss168mLocationInitially west of the Gletscherstube

The undulating path which traces the left bank of the Grosser Aletschgletscher rewards with stupendous views all the way, and should be walked slowly and with plenty of stops to absorb the scenery. Take a packed lunch and make a day of it.