"Bärgeri" irrigation channel hike

11.47 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Hike
  • 4:30 h
  • 11.47 km
  • 519 m
  • 1,058 m
  • 778 m
  • 1,488 m
  • 710 m
  • Start: Schallberg, post bus stop
  • Destination: Holzji, post bus stop
Since the year of the water 2003 crystal clear water flows again every summer through the Suone Bärgeri from the Nesseltal to Brig. Experience the history of water up close.

From Schallberg (bus stop) you walk down to the Grund, where Ganterbach, Taferna and Nesselbach unite to form the Saltina. At the Undre Schallberg you cross the course of another, disused suone, the Breieri. From the bottom you ascend to Alp Unners Nesseltal, where the Bärgeri begins. You hike along the Suone to Wurzukapälli and descend to the end of the Suone in Wickert. From Wickert you reach Holzji (bus stop).

 

The Bärgeri-Suone starts at the Nesselbach and is fed by it. From there it flows along the flank of the Glishorn in the direction of Brig. The Bärgeri is a very old river: it was already known in 1327. From 1930, the suone was moved to tubes. It was shut down in 1993 and only restored in 2003. Since then the Bärgeri flows again in summer over longer distances in an open canal. On two sections, wooden jugs were laid in traditional construction. Along the way you will find information boards on the history of the Suone.

 

More info

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Schallberg - Grund - Unners Nesseltal - Nesselbach - Haselbode - Suone Bärgeri - Wurzukapälli - Holzji

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus from Brig to Schallberg.
Parking spaces are available in Brig.
Schallberg is easily accessible by post bus from Brig. At Holzji, at the end of the hike, you can catch the local bus or walk to the train station in Brig.

Additional information

Literature

Further information on the website of the Suonenmuseum: Entry Bärgeri

 

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Find out more about the Suonen in Valais, their importance and importance over the centuries at the numerous information boards.

Safety guidelines

The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig Tourist Office.

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Location and Contact

"Bärgeri" irrigation channel hike
3911 Ried-Brig