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: Ganter valley, Eisten
  • Destination: Ganter valley, Eisten
The circular hike leads from the Ganter valley up to the Alpe Staful and via Eisten back to the starting point at the bus stop on the main road.

The hiking trail leads you along the old Napoleon road from the new to the old Ganter Bridge. Alternatively, the route can be started on the road leading under the Ganter Bridge to the old bridge. The path turns left towards Rosswald and steadily climbs up to the gorge where the Mischibach flows into the Ganter valley. Following the path further, you reach a clearing that opens the view to the Ganter bridges through the Ganter valley up to Glishorn.

The path continues to ascend, partly along the pressure water pipeline, until the entry to the Alpine Pass road. Now you follow this route to Alpe Stafel. Shortly afterwards, turn right towards "Eisten". The path leads through dreamy hamlets and meadows 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

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Coming from Brig, turn right before the Ganter Bridge onto Alte Simplonstrasse. You can park your car below the road.
There is a possibility to park the vehicle below the Ganter Bridge.

Travel by post bus to the bus stop "Eisten, Ganter". The stop is located directly in front of the Ganter Bridge.

The hiking trail starts at the bus stop.

Additional information

Further information is available at the tourism office: www.brig-simplon.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The route is sun-exposed in the high summer. It is likely to become very warm. The early bird catches the worm.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available at the tourism offices in Brig and Simplon.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Ganter - Stafel - Eisten - Ganter
3911 Ried-Brig