--- title: "Chrummbacheri canal hike Simplon" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/chrummbacheri-canal-hike-simplon" description: "The Chrummbacheri canal is a water channel that transports clear mountain water from the Chrummbach in d'Heji. The intake of the canal is located in Egga. Water channels provide a habitat for animal and plant species and are an important part of cultural landscape and agriculture. On the hike along the Chrummbacheri, you can experience nature, as spectacular views of the impressive mountain landscape open up along the path." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3251259/f6a750fe749c8ae61f06264ed09f338e8c4ff740fa23e1b55beb503e314da4f5/suonenwanderung-chrummbacheri-simplon.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Chrummbacheri canal hike Simplon ================================ - 5.14 km long - Difficulty: easy - Condition: very easy - Great panorama - Hike Suonenwanderung Chrummbacheri Simplon Wasserleite Chrummbacheri Simplon Chrummbacheri Simplon Suone Chrummbacheri Suone Chrummbacheri Simplon - 1:25 h - 5.14 km - 48 m - 161 m - 1,436 m - 1,598 m - Difficulty: easy - - Start: Simplon Dorf, Eggen post bus stop - Destination: Simplon Dorf, Post post bus stop The hike along the Chrummbacheri canal near Simplon Dorf offers a 1.5-hour route with varied landscape. The Chrummbacheri canal is a water channel that transports clear mountain water from the Chrummbach in d'Heji. The intake of the canal is located in Egga. Water channels provide a habitat for animal and plant species and are an important part of cultural landscape and agriculture. On the hike along the Chrummbacheri, you can experience nature, as spectacular views of the impressive mountain landscape open up along the path. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (36%) Trail (4%) Path (60%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions The hike begins above Simplon Dorf at the Simplon Dorf, Eggen post bus stop. At the hamlet Egga is the intake of the Chrummbacheri canal. After crossing the national road via the bridge, you turn immediately right. Following the asphalt road for a few meters, turn right again. After a short descent, the water channel is reached, which is now followed. After about one kilometer, a short section on the road follows. Continuing to hike attentively, you then climb again to the left to the water channel. This path is followed to d'Heji. Upon arriving in Heji, a detour to the Bleiken Chapel is worthwhile. Then continue on Hejistrasse back to Simplon Dorf. Read more Tour information - Familiy-Friendly - Refreshment stop - Tour with dog Equipment Equipment adapted to the weather is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** Simplon Dorf is easily accessible by post bus or private vehicle. Read more **Parking** There are several parking lots in Simplon Dorf. Read more **Public transportation** Simplon Dorf is easily accessible by post bus from Brig train station. The start of the route is at the Simplon Dorf, Eggen stop. Read more Additional information Depending on the weather, the Chrummbacheri carries water until mid/end of October. Read more Literature Books and information about the larch forests of the can be found in the in Simplon Dorf. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author It is worth lingering on the garden terraces of Simplon Dorf. Read more Safety guidelines This hike is suitable for sure-footed, experienced and not afraid of heights mountain hikers. The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map Hiking maps are available at the Brig and Simplon Dorf tourist offices. Read more Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -