Bord - Furggu - Seehorn - Gabi
- 5:00 h
- 10.89 km
- 1,086 m
- 1,215 m
- 1,220 m
- 2,436 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Zwischbergen, Bord
- Destination: Simplon, Gabi
The hike starts in the Zwischberg valley, Bord. The ascent towards Furggu follows the Stockalperweg. The route is very well signposted and you follow the brown signs «Stockalperweg».
Arriving at Furggu, turn right towards Seehorn. The hiking trail is very well marked. You ascend through the Seehaltu forest 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 the Seehorn. The hike is also manageable for those not free of vertigo. At the summit of the Seehorn you find large meadows. Anyone with vertigo should simply avoid stepping too close to the edge.
At the top, you find the transmission mast with a helicopter landing pad. Majestically, the Seehorn towers over the deep Gondo Gorge at 2439 meters above sea level. The view is overwhelming. The Zwischberg valley, Laggin valley, Gondo Gorge, Alpjen, Simplon Village, and many other hamlets can be discovered.
Good to know
Pavements
- Street (3%)Trail (32%)Path (65%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Bord - Furggu - Seehorn - Gabi
Tour information
Mountain summit
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting there
By on-call bus or car to Zwischbergen, Bord.
End of the route at the post bus stop Simplon, Gabi.
ParkingParking is available in Zwischbergen.
Public transportationZwischbergen is accessible by on-call bus. To Gondo, you travel by post bus from Brig or Iselle (IT).
How PubliCar Zwischbergen works
- Call the reservation number for your region (+41 79Â 713Â 70Â 02)
- State your pick-up and destination as well as the desired arrival time
- Get on and enjoy your mobile independence
Order your ride no later than two hours before departure and up to 6:00 pm in the evening.
The PubliCar routes in summer run only when reservations are made.
Additional information
- More information is available at the tourism offices Simplon Village and Brig.
Literature
«Hiking at the Simplon»
The publication «Hiking at the Simplon» (2008) is a true treasure trove of stories and facts from many different areas.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, compiled contributions from numerous authors into an impressive overall presentation. On 368 pages, eight routes of the unique Alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented, showcasing a great variety of natural, cultural and historical treasures and curiosities.
CHF 48.– plus packing and shipping costs; available from the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Village, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Start the hike from Zwischbergen, Bord (arrival by on-call bus). From the Gabi, Simplon stop, you have better connections for the return journey.
Safety guidelines
- The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
- You can get the SwissTopo hiking map «Simplon» at the tourism offices in Brig and Simplon.