Ganter - Stafel - Eisten - Ganter

10.24 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Hike
  • 3:55 h
  • 10.24 km
  • 700 m
  • 700 m
  • 1,299 m
  • 1,998 m
  • 699 m
  • Start: Gantertal, Eisten
  • Destination: Gantertal, Eisten
The circular hike leads from Gantertal up to Alpe Staful and via Eisten back to the starting point at the bus stop on the national road.

The hiking trail takes you along the old Napoleonstrasse from the new to the old Ganterbrücke bridge. Alternatively, the tour can be started on the road that leads under the Ganterbrücke to the old bridge. The path turns left towards Rosswald and climbs steadily up to the ditch where the Mischibach stream flows into the Gantertal valley. Continuing along the path, you reach a clearing that opens up views of the Ganterbrücken bridges through the Gantertal valley to the Glishorn.

 

The trail continues to climb, partly along the pressurized water pipeline, until you reach the start of the Alpine Pass Trail. Now follow this route to Alpe Stafel. A short time later, turn right towards “Eisten”. The trail leads through dreamy hamlets and pastures back to the starting point.

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Ganter - Rigi - Stafel - Schmidmatten - Eisten - Ganter

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Equipment suitable for the weather is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Coming from Brig, turn right onto Alte Simplonstrasse before the Ganterbrücke bridge. You can park your car below the road.
You can park your vehicle under the Ganterbrücke bridge.
Travel by post bus to the bus stop “Eisten, Ganter”. The bus stop is located directly in front of the Ganterbrücke bridge.

 

The hiking trail starts at the bus stop.

Additional information

You can obtain further information from the tourist office: www.brig-simplon.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The route is inclined towards the sun in midsummer. It should be very warm. The early bird catches the worm.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Ganter - Stafel - Eisten - Ganter
3911 Ried-Brig