City tour of Brig-Glis

4.43 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
City walk
  • 2:00 h
  • 4.43 km
  • 38 m
  • 38 m
  • 668 m
  • 702 m
  • 34 m
  • Start: Brig Simplon, Tourist Office
  • Destination: Brig Simplon, Tourist Office
Discover the alpine town Brig and Glis on an exciting tour through the valley.

The start is at the tourist office Brig. We continue along the Überlandstrasse into Glismatte to the orientation school of the region. At the English Greetings Chapel turn left into Wierystrasse, which takes you past a number of historic buildings. Finally you arrive at the village square and see the impressive pilgrimage church of Glis with the small Josefskapelle next door. To make a small detour to the Hischier Weine, continue westwards along Zwingartenstrasse. Back at the village square you reach the old part of the village via the cemetery. Turn left at the fountain and walk across the school square through Poststrasse to the cheese dairy. Afterwards you walk along the old church path to the Capuchins and finish your tour on the Saltina square.

See also
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
Tel.: +41 (0)27 921 60 30
E-Mail: info@brig-simplon.ch
Internet: www.brig-simplon.ch

 

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Brig – Glis – Pilgrimage Church – Old Village – Brig

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Good footwear and clothing adapted to the weather is indispensable.

Directions & Parking facilities

By private vehicle or public transport to Brig railway station.
There is a multi-storey car park at the station.
Brig can be reached by train or post bus.

Additional information

Literature

Information is available at the Brig Tourist Office, directly at the railway station.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

There are several restaurants along the route, whose terraces invite you to linger.

Safety guidelines

The hike is at your own risk.

Map

Hiking maps and information are available at the tourist office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

City tour of Brig-Glis
3900 Brig