Bord - Furggu - Seehorn

5:00 h
10.89 km
1,086 m
1,215 m
1,220 m
2,436 m
1,216 m
Start: Zwischbergen, Bord
Destination: Simplon, Gabi

The rather strenuous hike to Seehorn is rewarded with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains and offers a thrilling view deep into the Gondo Gorge.

The hike starts in the Zwischbergental, Bord. The ascent towards Furggu follows the Stockalperweg. The route is well signposted and you follow the brown signposts «Stockalperweg».

Upon reaching Furggu, turn right towards Seehorn. The hiking trail is very well marked. Through the Seehaltu forest, you ascend to the Seetole. Here is a small lake. Now the southwest flank of the Seehorn is clearly visible. With the goal in sight, you hike towards Seehorn. The hike is also easily doable for those who are not afraid of heights. At the summit of Seehorn, you find large meadows. If you are dizzy, you should simply not stand too close to the edge.

At the top, you discover the radio mast with helicopter landing pad. Majestically, the Seehorn towers above the deep Gondo Gorge at 2439 meters above sea level. The view is overwhelming. You can spot Zwischbergental, Laggintal, Gondo Gorge, Alpjen, Simplon Village, and many other hamlets.

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Directions

Bord - Furggu - Seehorn - Gabi

Tour information

Summit

Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

By on-call bus or car to Zwischbergen, Bord.

End of the route at the post bus stop Simplon, Gabi.

Parking is available in Zwischbergen.

Zwischbergen is accessible by on-call bus. You can travel to Gondo with the post bus from Brig or Iselle (IT).

How PubliCar Zwischbergen works

Dial the reservation number for your region (+41 79 713 70 02)
Provide your pickup and destination location as well as your desired arrival time
Hop in and enjoy your mobile independence

Order your ride at least two hours before departure and until 6:00 pm in the evening.

PubliCar routes in summer only run with existing reservations.

Additional information

Further information is available at the tourist offices Simplon Village and Brig.

Literature

«Hiking at Simplon»

The publication «Hiking at Simplon» (2008) is a true treasure trove of stories and facts from various fields.

Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, composed the contributions of numerous authors into an impressive overall view. On 368 pages, eight routes of the unique alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented with a great variety of natural, cultural, and historic treasures and curiosities.

CHF 48.— plus packaging and shipping costs; available from the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Village, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Start the hike from Zwischbergen, Bord (arrival by on-call bus). From the stop Gabi, Simplon, you have better connections for the return journey.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map «Simplon» at the tourist offices in Brig and Simplon.

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