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After Hohfluh descend among trees to the saddle of Riederfurka in which you’ll find Berghotel Riederfurka (2065m, accommodation, refreshments) standing below Villa Cassel. The Berghotel Riederfurka has 14 beds and 60 dormitory places in a timber building nearby. It is open from June until mid-October (Tel 027 927 21 31). If you prefer to continue to Riederalp, which has more accommodation, bear left to cross the saddle and follow signs down the slope where the little resort will be reached in about 20–30mins.

WALK 7

Riederfurka (2065m) – Aletschwald – Hängebrücke (1599m) – Belalp (2094m)

Distance7kmGrade2–3Time4½–5hrsHeight gain495mHeight loss466mLocationWest of Riederfurka

Not only does this route descend through the lovely Aletschwald, it crosses the dramatic suspension bridge (Hängebrücke) which spans the Massa gorge below the Grosser Aletschgletscher, and climbs to Belalp via two grassy alps. It’s a very fine outing, but it’s a demanding one, and if you have trouble with vertigo, crossing the bridge could be a nightmare! But once again there are some glorious views to savour.