--- title: "Achera Biela Nature Trail" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/achera-biela-nature-trail" description: "You can reach the nature trail after a walk of just under an hour from Brig via the Biela. Alternatively, you can take the PostBus to Ried-Brig. The Achera Biela is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Ried-Brig/Termen region and was designated as a nature reserve of cantonal importance in 1994. The approximately 24-hectare area contains various valuable and partly rare habitats: traditionally and environmentally friendly cultivated arable land, species-rich meadows, rocky steppes, irrigation channels, dry stone walls, and terraces. After completing the circular trail, you can walk back to Brig in half an hour. Prohibited are: letting dogs run freely leaving the paths making fires damaging and disturbing animals, plants, and habitats overnighting and camping throwing away and leaving garbage leaving dog waste More information" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3756284/bad64a6ae1bd2adc821bffbc599cc9ffed17bc641572e1810940bc424dca78ba/achera-biela-naturlehrpfad.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Achera Biela Nature Trail ========================= - 1.46 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Hike Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Ried Brig Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Ried Brig Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad Achera Biela Naturlehrpfad - 0:40 h - 1.46 km - 32 m - 32 m - 879 m - 906 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Ried-Brig - Destination: Ried-Brig The Romans brought grain to Valais over 2000 years ago, where it soon became a typical sight. Along the nature trail, you will discover many highlights at Brigerberg. You can reach the nature trail after a walk of just under an hour from Brig via the Biela. Alternatively, you can take the PostBus to Ried-Brig. The Achera Biela is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Ried-Brig/Termen region and was designated as a nature reserve of cantonal importance in 1994. The approximately 24-hectare area contains various valuable and partly rare habitats: traditionally and environmentally friendly cultivated arable land, species-rich meadows, rocky steppes, irrigation channels, dry stone walls, and terraces. After completing the circular trail, you can walk back to Brig in half an hour. Prohibited are: - letting dogs run freely - leaving the paths - making fires - damaging and disturbing animals, plants, and habitats - overnighting and camping - throwing away and leaving garbage - leaving dog waste Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (17%) Trail (83%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Ried-Brig, Biela - Sander - Chennulmatte - Undri Biela - Biela Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By PostBus to Ried-Brig (village) or by private vehicle to the central parking lot in Ried-Brig. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available in Ried-Brig. Parking is only possible in Ried-Brig (village). Read more **Public transportation**You can take the PostBus to Ried-Brig (stop: Biela or Rufigraben). Read more Additional information The Achera Biela in Ried-Brig and Termen was considered the arable land area at Brigerberg for centuries. The Romans brought grain to Valais over 2000 years ago, where it was cultivated in dry areas and soon became a typical sight. Over time, the characteristic cultural landscape with terraces, dry stone walls, barns, etc., developed. Until the middle of this century, this agriculture shaped the landscape. After World War II, the number of fields steadily decreased. In the Achera Biela area, the decline was so drastic that arable farming practically came to a halt in the 1960s. Bernhard Gemmet, an organic farmer in Ried-Brig, was the driving force that enabled a renaissance of traditional arable farming in the 1970s. Using modern machinery on consolidated plots but in a traditional manner, he was one of the first to cultivate winter cereal fields again. Several farmers followed his example, so today nearly 5 hectares are cultivated again. This area is divided among 6 farmers, with the plots per farmer varying in size. The seeds of the so-called arable weeds were able to survive the interruption of cultivation in the soil. Today, a rich, colorful arable flora can be admired again: cornflower, corncockle, cornfield wheat, larkspur, etc. For this valuable flora to be preserved, the cultivation of winter cereals is necessary. On June 30, 1999, the State Council of the Canton of Valais placed the area under nature protection. It comprises about 24 hectares of agricultural land, which is about 6% of the total agricultural land in the municipality of Ried-Brig. Of the 14.3 hectares of open arable land cultivated in Ried-Brig in 1998, nearly 5 hectares lie within the nature reserve, corresponding to a proportion of 31%. In addition, the steppes, fallow land, traditionally irrigated meadows, hedges, and field groves are of great ecological importance. It goes without saying that both rare and special, as well as typical animal species can be observed in the area: Eurasian wryneck, Apollo butterfly, field cricket, emerald lizard, to name just a few. Read more Literature Books and further details are available at the Brig tourist office. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the sun on the high plateau at Brigerberg. Restaurants in Ried-Brig and Termen invite you to relax in their beautiful gardens. Read more Safety guidelines The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map Hiking maps can be obtained at the Brig tourist office. Read more Contact 3911 Ried-Brig Download GPX file - -