Brig - Grindji - Ried-Brig - Brig

7.39 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 2:15 h
  • 7.39 km
  • 283 m
  • 275 m
  • 672 m
  • 923 m
  • 251 m
  • Start: Brig, train station
  • Destination: Brig, train station
The "Grindji" is a popular recreation area for the people of Brig-Glis. During the summer months, the many sandbanks on the banks of the river offer the best places to rest.

From Brig you walk along the Saltina - past the Geschina open-air swimming pool and the large camping site - to the Saltina bridge. A stone road leads along the river to the Grindji power station. The only strenuous stretch is the steep ascent to Ried-Brig, up to the "Bleiken". After a short break you hike on the high plateau with a view over the Rhone valley towards the village. Past the old village centre you turn into the road to the "Bachi" at the Hotel Simplon in Ried-Brig. As the name suggests, there is a beautiful drive along a small stream through woods and meadows. On the old Simplonstrasse, also called Burgschaft, along and past the beautiful Stockalperschloss you arrive back in Brig. This hike is especially recommended in spring and autumn.

See also

Brig Simplon Tourism AG

Bahnhofstrasse 2

3900 Brig

Phone: +41 27 921 60 30

E-mail: info@brig-simplon.ch

Internet: www.brig-simplon.ch

 

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Brig - Saltina - Napoleonsbrigga - Grindji - Brew - Ried-Brig - Schlüocht - Brook - Bachhalde - Brig

From Brig you walk along the Saltina - past the Geschina open-air swimming pool and the large camping site - to the Saltina bridge. A stone road leads along the river to the Grindji power station. The only strenuous stretch is the steep ascent to Ried-Brig, up to the "Bleiken". After a short break you hike on the high plateau with a view over the Rhone valley towards the village. Past the old village centre you turn into the road to the "Bachi" at the Hotel Simplon in Ried-Brig. As the name suggests, there is a beautiful drive along a small stream through woods and meadows. On the old Simplonstrasse, also called Burgschaft, along and past the beautiful Stockalperschloss you arrive back in Brig. This hike is especially recommended in spring and autumn.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

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 train or post bus to Brig station.
Two parking garages are available in Brig.
Brig is easily accessible by train and post bus.

Additional information

Literature

In the tourist office in Brig you can buy exciting books about the Brig and Brigerbärg region.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In the alpine town of Brig and in Ried-Brig, restaurants with beautiful terraces invite you to take a break.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Maps are available at the tourist office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Brig - Grindji - Ried-Brig - Brig
3900 Brig