Aletschwald

This forest stretches across the slopes near the Aletsch Glacier, featuring dense stands of Swiss stone pines and alpine vegetation throughout its expanse.

The forest gained UNESCO World Heritage status in 2001 as part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch protected area, marking its global ecological importance.

Local residents maintain traditional forest management practices passed down through generations to preserve the ecological balance of this mountain woodland.

Visitors can access the forest via marked trails from Riederalp, with guided tours available from June to September for nature observation.

The Aletschwald forest contains trees up to 1000 years old, growing alongside the largest glacier in the Alps at unusually high altitudes.

Location: Valais

Elevation above the sea: 1,292 m

GPS coordinates: 46.38667,8.01861

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:55