Cultural route "Wir Walser"

9.53 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Condition: very easy
Hike
  • 3:00 h
  • 9.53 km
  • 251 m
  • 251 m
  • 672 m
  • 923 m
  • 251 m
  • Start: Brig, station
  • Destination: Brig, station
Discover the Alpine town of Brig and its recreational area in the "Grindji". You will also walk through the nature reserve "Achera Biela" on the high plateau at Brigerberg.

The route leads through the old town of Brig to the nature trail "Achera Biela" and across the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a village tour through old Ried-Brig, it descends into the Brig recreational area, the Grindji. From here, you return along the Saltina to the centre of Brig.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The route leads through the old town of Brig to the nature trail "Achera Biela" and across the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a village tour through old Ried-Brig, it descends into the Brig recreational area, the Grindji. From here, you return along the Saltina to the centre of Brig.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

By train, post bus, or private vehicle to Brig.
There is a parking garage at the station.
Brig is easily accessible by train or post bus. Along the hike, there are various post bus stops available.

Additional information

Brig Simplon tourism

Bahnhofstrasse 2

3900 Brig

www.brig-simplon.ch

info@brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Cultural guide to geography, history, economy, language and culture. Brig-Glis, Naters and Ried-Brig. Editor Volmar Schmid, Publisher: Wir-Walser, Visp, 2001.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

On the hike, you will learn a lot about the Valais villages. Enjoy a gelato on the sunny terraces of the restaurants along the way.

Safety guidelines

Hiking is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourism office in Brig.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Cultural route "Wir Walser"
3900 Brig