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title: "Engeloch - Stelli - Simplon Village"
url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/engeloch-stelli-simplon-village"
description: "The hike starts in Engeloch. At the start of the route, you walk towards the Simplon Pass on the hiking trail to the bridge over the Chrummbach. Past the first huts in Chluismatte (refreshments available by reservation), the path begins to climb gently. At the junction, keep left and hike for a short section through the forest towards Simplon Village. The route continues comfortably without major climbs to Stelli. The path passes the alpine huts before the descent begins in gentle switchbacks down to Egga. Here there is a post bus stop, or the hike can continue along the Stockalperweg to Simplon Village."
language: "en"
type: "SportsActivityLocation"
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Engeloch - Stelli - Simplon Village
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- 6.59 km long
- Difficulty: medium
- Condition: easy
- Hike

- 2:00 h
- 6.59 km
- 192 m
- 524 m
- 1,476 m
- 1,964 m
- Difficulty: medium
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- Start: Engeloch, post bus stop
- Destination: Simplon Village Eggen, post bus stop

The 2-hour hike in the Simplon area leads from Engeloch via Stelli and Egga down to Simplon Village.

The hike starts in Engeloch. At the start of the route, you walk towards the Simplon Pass on the hiking trail to the bridge over the Chrummbach. Past the first huts in Chluismatte (refreshments available by reservation), the path begins to climb gently. At the junction, keep left and hike for a short section through the forest towards Simplon Village. The route continues comfortably without major climbs to Stelli. The path passes the alpine huts before the descent begins in gentle switchbacks down to Egga. Here there is a post bus stop, or the hike can continue along the Stockalperweg to Simplon Village.

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Good to know
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Pavements

Street (21%)

Asphalt (2%)

Trail (8%)

Path (69%)

Best to visit

suitable

Depends on weather

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Directions

Engeloch - Stelli - Egga - Simplon Village

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Tour information

- Familiy-Friendly

Equipment

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

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Directions &amp; Parking facilities

**Getting there**By private vehicle or post bus to Engeloch.

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**Parking**Parking is available in Engeloch.

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**Public transportation**By post bus from Brig over the Simplon Pass to Engeloch.

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Literature

The book "d'Stelli - An ancient alpine village of the Simpiler" by Pius Schmidhalter is available at the Ecomuseum Simplon and the tourist offices.

This book reflects the old times of the Simplon and surroundings. It presents old customs, the long winter months, and much more about life at that time.

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Stop by the  and enjoy regional delicacies (by reservation). In Simplon Village, it is worth visiting one of the four restaurants and the chapel in the hamlet of Egga.

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Safety guidelines

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

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Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourist offices in Simplon Village, on the Simplon Pass, and in Brig.

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Contact

3907 Simplon

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