Alpine passes trail: Rosswald - Simplon Pass

A varied stage, consistently with panoramic character: Alpine ascent to the Bortel hut, in autumn blueberry picking above Rothwald.

Take the post bus from Brig station to Ried-Brig or drive to the free parking lot at the valley station Rosswald. The gondola takes you to Rosswald. At the mountain station, the path climbs up towards the Suone. You hike along the Suone to the Alpe Stafel. Here a visit to the St. Anna chapel with the pretty Gothic altar with St. Michael's relief and painted wings is worthwhile. It is assumed that these statues originate from the Theban Legion. At Stafel, turn towards Bortel (Bortel huts) and hike along steep rock faces above the Ganter valley.

The hiking trail is well maintained, but caution is advised in case of strong dizziness. The trail runs along the right side of the tree line and gradually descends eastwards to the Steinutal, an alp grazed by sheep. Via a stepped section, you climb up to the Bortel alp (2113 m a.s.l.) and the Bortel hut. Here a cozy rest is recommended. Enjoy the open view and the rushing of the wild waters of Lake Bortel and the Furggubaum Creek. On the way to the Simplon Pass, a detour to Wase, a charming small hamlet with a chapel and intact 250-year-old village appearance, is worthwhile. During the summer months, the cheese dairy with its own fresh products is open on the Wasen alp. Through the magnificent larch forest, you climb another 300 vertical meters and reach the Simplon Pass in the last descending section. Here you have connection to the post bus line back to Brig. The route is also an impressive experience in reverse direction (and somewhat easier).

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