Snowshoeing

On soft feet through winter landscapes

Enjoy the fascination of our winter wonderlands on soft feet: snowshoes. Feel the crisp air, glance at our majestic peaks on your hike. Snowshoe trails can be found in the area of Rothwald and Rosswald or on the Simplon Pass.

Our insiders’ tip: As a perfect ending ritual to a long hike, we recommend you warm up with a fondue and an exquisite glass of Fendant – and last but not least –  "a clear" one to warm up even more. See brochure can be found in the download area.

Be a responsible snowshoe hiker!

Snowshoeing is a huge trend. As a result the local wildlife and forests are impacted negatively. An information campaign by the local wildlife, hunter and forestry service aims to educate our guests on this topic. We kindly ask you to follow our guidelines and respect nature on your hikes, for your own safety as well as the future of our environment. More on this topic can be found here.

 
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Snowshoeing recommended route

Snowshoe trail Rosswald - Resti

Snowshoeing
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  • Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
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    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
  • / Schneeschuhtrail Rosswald
    Photo: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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Experience the fascination of snowshoeing in the beautiful winter world of Rosswald. The peaceful silence in the woods strengthens body and soul. The view is magnificent.
moderate
Distance 2 km
1:00 h
171 m
171 m
The route starts at the information office on the Rosswald. Snowshoes fastened, you pass the cable car and the Steinhütte hut. On the road you walk towards "Resti", where your efforts will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Simplon Pass. The trail leads through the Voralpe "Resti" down to the forest road. Follow the forest road to the junction "36-Weg", where you can take the path back to the Rosswald.

Author’s recommendation

At the Rosswald mountain station it is worth visiting one of the two restaurants with a panoramic terrace.
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Author
Silvio Burgener 
Update: June 18, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,824 m
Lowest point
1,653 m
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Rest Stop

Restaurant Rosswald

Safety information

This route is only accessible when the piste is open!

The trails are marked with wooden poles, which have a purple coating. In addition, reflective light bands are attached. We ask you to follow the marked routes in the interest of our forest and wildlife. Waste should be put back in your rucksack.

Liability is excluded.

Tips and hints

www.brig-simplon.ch

Start

Rosswald, mountain station (1,823 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'646'410E 1'128'270N
DD
46.304234, 8.041037
DMS
46°18'15.2"N 8°02'27.7"E
UTM
32T 426153 5128297
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Destination

Rosswald, mountain station

Turn-by-turn directions

The route starts at the information office on the Rosswald. With your snowshoes on, you will pass the cable car and the Steinhütte hut. On the road you walk towards "Resti", where your efforts will be rewarded with a fantastic view of the Simplon Pass. The trail leads through the Voralpe "Resti" down to the forest road. Follow the forest road to the junction "36-Weg", where you can take the path back to the Rosswald.

Note


all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

You can easily reach Rosswald by public transport. From Brig railway station take the post bus and from Ried-Brig take the cable car to Rosswald.

Getting there

Postbus stop Ried-Brig, LRR then cable car

Parking

There is a chargeable parking lot at the valley station.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'646'410E 1'128'270N
DD
46.304234, 8.041037
DMS
46°18'15.2"N 8°02'27.7"E
UTM
32T 426153 5128297
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Hiking maps are available at the Brig tourist office, the Magusii grocery store on Rosswald and the ski school office.

Equipment

Clothing adapted to the weather and conditions is indispensable.

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  • Schneeschuhtrail Panoramaweg Rothwald
  • Snowshoetrail to Hohture
  • Schneeschuhtrail Doruwaldji
  • Schneeschuhtrail Ganterwald
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
171 m
Descent
171 m
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