Friday: Early Start and a Grueling Hike to Oberaletschgletscherhütte Link to heading
The day kicked off with a rush to catch the 06:16 train—I nearly missed it and had to sprint to make it, leaving me breathless as I finally settled in for the 2-hour ride to Brig. From Brig, the real adventure began as I set off on foot, trekking through Naters, Blatten, and up to Belalp.
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Completely exhausted, hungry, and worn out, I arrived just in time for dinner. I joined a table with four Norwegians and a German, and we enjoyed a well-deserved meal of tomato soup, salad, mushroom risotto, and dessert.
After such a long day, I went to bed early, absolutely wiped out.
Saturday: A Change of Plans and a Satisfying End Link to heading
After a hearty breakfast at the hut, I started the trek back along the Oberaletschgletscher. Realizing I wouldn’t make it all the way to the Burgerhütte as originally planned, I opted for a new route, deciding to head towards Riederalp instead.
The descent to Grünsee was smooth and pleasant, but the climb afterward was a challenge. My legs, still sore from the day before, made the uphill struggle real. But finally, I reached the top and rewarded myself with an iced tea and a fantastic Flammkuchen at a nearby restaurant.
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With a moment to enjoy the stunning view, I made my way down the last few meters to the gondola in Riederalp. From there, I took the easy ride down and caught the train back to Solothurn, wrapping up the adventure on a satisfying note.