Circular route Nideralpe - Chlusmatte

1.75 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 0:45 h
  • 1.75 km
  • 66 m
  • 66 m
  • 1,797 m
  • 1,841 m
  • 44 m
  • Start: Engiloch
  • Destination: Engiloch
The circular route, created in view of the anniversary of the Alpgeteilschaft Nideralpe - Chlusmatte, connects all the settlements of the association.

Starting and finishing in Engiloch, the circular route leads through "d Heg" to the "Zurwerra-Stafel". The actual circular route begins at the Chrummbach bridge. We cross the footbridge and come up to Stafel Chlusmatte. There is the hut where, by prior arrangement, a delicious alpine brunch is offered. Next, we continue to the two lonely huts at the foot of the steep hillside, always along the stone walls that separate private property from the commons. After crossing the Ritzibach, we pass through sand, forest, and pastures towards Zuckermatta and walk over the narrow Chrummbach bridge. We have already reached the northernmost point.

On the way back, we walk along the field road to Stafel Nideralpe and further on the historic Stockalperweg back to the starting point.

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Directions

Starting and finishing in Engiloch, the circular route leads through "d Heg" to the "Zurwerra-Stafel". The actual circular route begins at the Chrummbach bridge. We cross the footbridge and come up to Stafel Chlusmatte. There is the hut where, by prior arrangement, a delicious alpine brunch is offered. Next, we continue to the two lonely huts at the foot of the steep hillside, always along the stone walls that separate private property from the commons. After crossing the Ritzibach, we pass through sand, forest, and pastures towards Zuckermatta and walk over the narrow Chrummbach bridge. We have already reached the northernmost point.

On the way back, we walk along the field road to Stafel Nideralpe and further on the historic Stockalperweg back to the starting point.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. For all hikes, good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

By PostBus or private vehicle to the PostBus stop Engiloch.
Parking spaces are available near the national road.
By PostBus from Brig or Gondo.

Additional information

More routes at www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Information on the Alpgeteilschaft can be found in the book "200 Jahre Alpgeteilschaft Nideralpe-Chlusmatte 1818-2018" by Klaus Arnold.

 

The book can be purchased at the Simplon and Brig tourist offices.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Let yourself be enticed by local products at the Alpine brunch.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourist office.

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Location and Contact

Circular route Nideralpe - Chlusmatte
3907 Simplon