Cultural trail “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, train station
  • Destination: Brig, train station
Discover the alpine town of Brig and its recreational area in the "Grindji". You will also discover the nature reserve "Achera Biela" on the Hochplatteau am Brigerberg.

The route leads through the old town of Brig to the nature trail "Achera Biela" and over the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a guided village tour through the old Ried-Brig he descends into the Brig recreation area, the Grindji. 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 over the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a guided village tour through the old Ried-Brig he descends into the Brig recreation area, the Grindji. Here you return along the Saltina to the centre of Brig.

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

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 train, post bus or private vehicle to Brig.
There is a multi-storey car park at the station.
Brig is easily accessible by train or post bus. There are various post bus stops along the route.

Additional information

Brig Simplon Tourismus

Bahnhofstrasse 2

3900 Brig

www.brig-simplon.ch

info@brig-simplon.ch

 

Literature

Kulturführer zur Geografie, Geschichte, Wirtschaft, Sprache und Kultur. Brig-Glis, Naters und Ried-Brig. Hrsg. Volmar Schmid, Verlag: Wir-Walser, Visp, 2001.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

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

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 in Brig.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Cultural trail “Wir Walser”
3900 Brig