The trail climbs through the Safrandorf village of Mund, with its typical Valais houses, up to Meinimatte and from there leads through the larch forest up to Bättchrizji. It may be a little hidden behind hollows and humps, but it is definitely worth the search, as it offers an unforgettable Alpine panorama. The route continues via Alpe Brischeru and back down to Salwald, where the path continues down to the starting point in Mund.
- difficult
- 11,03 km
- 4 hours 55 minutes
- 960 m
- 931 m
- start: Mund (1223 m)
- destination: Mund
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- Loop Road
Mund (1223 m)
Mund
The hike starts at the saffron village Mund and leads you steeply uphill at first. Between Tähischinu and Färchu you pass the first small chapel. From here you can see up to Bättchrizji, below you can see the hamlet of Bodma. Once you reach the top of the rock in the forest, you can enjoy the view. On the right edge of the picture you can see the village of "Finnu". The path is now pathless in places and leads up to Bättchrizji. It lies behind hollows and humps and is not easy to find. And finally you reach the long-awaited Chrizji (cross).
Despite the "impossible to miss" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.
Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. You have to expect this kind of path obstruction when you go on a hike.
Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you think that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.
How about a visit to the Saffron Museum in Mund?
Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.
Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig
Birgisch / Mund
From Brig you can reach Birgisch and Mund via Naters.
You will find parking spaces on the left at the Mund Dorf bus stop and next to the cemetery.
Take the post bus to Mund village and start your tour there.
You can find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.sbb.ch
If you have any questions, please contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG