--- title: "Brigerberg circular route" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/brigerberg-circular-route" description: "The moraine terrace of Brigerberg was already settled thousands of years ago, as prehistoric findings show. For example, on Burgspitz, there has been a sort of prehistoric fortification since the Bronze Age, presumably to oversee the Simplon route. In the early Middle Ages, the area of Brigerberg belonged to the large municipality and parish of Naters. However, in the 13th and 14th centuries, the development into many individual small communities began. The population of Brigerberg suffered from the French invasions. On June 1, 1799, the French burned the village of Termen down to just a few houses. The hamlet Lingwurm on the old Stockalperweg also fell victim to the flames. The construction of the Napoleon road caused an internal population shift within the municipality of Ried-Brig. Lingwurm and Brei were located away from traffic after the opening of the road and became depopulated, while new building volumes arose along the modern road in the gorge. more information" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2752567/6f94332133ea2fc287bafb55a49f99750c21f8e27af1d6e58d1bd26a8613ddc1/rundweg-brigerberg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Brigerberg circular route ========================= - 9.56 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Hike Rundweg Brigerberg Rundweg Brigerberg Rundweg Brigerberg Rundweg Brigerberg Rundweg Brigerberg Rundweg Brigerberg Achera Biela Hasel Brigerberg Termen Ried Brig Ried Brig Kirche Ried Brig Kirche Termen Burgspitz Sander mit Kreuz und Blick auf den Brigerberg Stadel im Brei - 3:00 h - 9.56 km - 299 m - 299 m - 873 m - 1,116 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Brei, post bus stop - Destination: Brei, post bus stop The Brigerberg circular route leads through the various hamlets of Termen and Ried-Brig. The highest point of the route is Burgspitz. The path has been restored along the . The moraine terrace of Brigerberg was already settled thousands of years ago, as prehistoric findings show. For example, on Burgspitz, there has been a sort of prehistoric fortification since the Bronze Age, presumably to oversee the Simplon route. In the early Middle Ages, the area of Brigerberg belonged to the large municipality and parish of Naters. However, in the 13th and 14th centuries, the development into many individual small communities began. The population of Brigerberg suffered from the French invasions. On June 1, 1799, the French burned the village of Termen down to just a few houses. The hamlet Lingwurm on the old also fell victim to the flames. The construction of the Napoleon road caused an internal population shift within the municipality of Ried-Brig. Lingwurm and Brei were located away from traffic after the opening of the road and became depopulated, while new building volumes arose along the modern road in the gorge. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Unknown (1%) Street (52%) Asphalt (2%) Trail (42%) Path (3%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Brei - Moos - Ried - Termen - Burgspitz - Ried-Brig Dorf - Alti Gassa - Brei Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. For all hikes, good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By post bus or private vehicle from Brig to Ried-Brig or Termen. Read more **Parking**Parking spaces are available in Ried-Brig and Termen. Read more **Public transportation**Ried-Brig and Termen are comfortably accessible in a few minutes by post bus from Brig. Read more Additional information Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author At the tourist office, you can obtain a hiking guide with historical backgrounds about the Brigerberg circular route. It's worth it! Read more Safety guidelines The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map Hiking maps are available at the Brig tourist office. Read more Contact 3911 Ried-Brig Download GPX file - -