Circular trail "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, which was created to mark the anniversary of the Nideralpe - Chlusmatte alpine district, connects all the settlements in the district.

Starting and finishing in Egniloch, the circular route through "d Heg" leads to the "Zurwerra-Stafel". The actual circuit begins at the Chrummbach bridge. We cross the footbridge and reach the Stafel Chlusmatte. There you will find the hut, where a delicious alpine brunch is offered by appointment. We continue to the two lonely huts at the foot of the steep mountain slope, always along the stone walls separating private property from the Allmend. After crossing the Ritzibach we continue through sand, forest and pastures towards Zuckermatta and hike over the narrow Chrummbach bridge. We have already reached the northernmost point.

 

We hike back over the Fluhrstrasse to the Stafel Nideralpe and continue over the historic Stockalperweg to the starting point.

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Pavements

Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Starting and finishing in Egniloch, the circular route through "d Heg" leads to the "Zurwerra-Stafel". The actual circuit begins at the Chrummbach bridge. We cross the footbridge and reach the Stafel Chlusmatte. There you will find the hut, where a delicious alpine brunch is offered by appointment. We continue to the two lonely huts at the foot of the steep mountain slope, always along the stone walls separating private property from the Allmend. After crossing the Ritzibach we continue through sand, forest and pastures towards Zuckermatta and hike over the narrow Chrummbach bridge. We have already reached the northernmost point.

 

We hike back over the Fluhrstrasse to the Stafel Nideralpe and continue over the historic Stockalperweg to the starting point.

Tour information

  • Loop Road

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 post bus or private vehicle to the Engiloch post bus stop.
Parking is available by the national road.
By post bus from Brig or Gondo.

Additional information

More tours on 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 seduced by local products at the Alpenbrunch.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourist office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Circular trail "Nideralpe - Chlusmatte"
3907 Simplon