--- title: "Alpine route Simplonpass - Glishorn" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/alpine-route-simplonpass-glishorn" description: "This demanding alpine route offers you a magnificent view down into the Rhone valley and towards Brig. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route. The route starts as a mountain hike at the Simplonpass heading towards Nanzlicka and further to Spitzhorli. From now on you are on the alpine route (marked blue and white). You reach Fülhorn from Spitzhorli via the ridge. From Fülhorn you descend over scree to the plateau in front of Glishorn. The summit cross of Glishorn is accessible via a short descent and a ridge that falls away on both sides. The ridge crossing is not recommended in windy conditions. The descent from Glishorn down to Mattustafel is steep, so caution is advised. It is important not to miss the start of the small path about 250 meters west of the Glishorn summit. From Mattustafel to Glis, you can use the wide field road. In Glis at the Holzji stop, you can board the local bus that takes you to Brig." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2753072/63bab8d6df8ab5944ceab857f9e0736ccabb27356a08a9bbcd037de4d2a268af/weg-aufs-glishorn-alpinroute.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Alpine route Simplonpass - Glishorn =================================== - 15.91 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: difficult - Mountain tour Weg aufs Glishorn - Alpinroute Aufstieg auf das Fülhorn Alpinroute auf das Glishorn Aufstieg auf das Fülhorn Alpinwanderung auf das Glishorn Aufstieg auf das Fülhorn Fülhorn Steinböcke am Glishorn - 7:10 h - 15.91 km - 994 m - 2,203 m - 791 m - 2,735 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Simplonpass - Destination: Glis, Holzji The exposed alpine route from Spitzhorli to the summit of Glishorn offers great views. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route. This demanding alpine route offers you a magnificent view down into the Rhone valley and towards Brig. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route. The route starts as a mountain hike at the Simplonpass heading towards Nanzlicka and further to Spitzhorli. From now on you are on the alpine route (marked blue and white). You reach Fülhorn from Spitzhorli via the ridge. From Fülhorn you descend over scree to the plateau in front of Glishorn. The summit cross of Glishorn is accessible via a short descent and a ridge that falls away on both sides. The ridge crossing is not recommended in windy conditions. The descent from Glishorn down to Mattustafel is steep, so caution is advised. It is important not to miss the start of the small path about 250 meters west of the Glishorn summit. From Mattustafel to Glis, you can use the wide field road. In Glis at the Holzji stop, you can board the local bus that takes you to Brig. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (21%) Asphalt (2%) Gravel (1%) Trail (8%) Path (68%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Simplonpass - Spitzhorli - Fülhorn - Glishorn - Mattustafel - Glis Read more Tour information - Mountain summit Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended for this alpine route. Pay attention to the weather forecast and thunderstorm warnings. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By post bus from Brig. Read more **Parking** Parking spaces are available in Brig and at the Simplonpass. Read more **Public transportation** You can reach the Simplonpass from Brig by post bus. Read more Additional information Further information can be found at Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Plan this route well in advance. Do not underestimate the descent from Glishorn to Glis. It is steep and long. Read more Safety guidelines You undertake the alpine route at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route. Read more Map Hiking maps are available at the tourist offices in Brig and Simplon. Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -