--- title: "Ganter valley path (Stockalperweg)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/ganter-valley-path-stockalperweg" description: "Hike the valley path through the Ganter valley. The Ganter valley was a year-round inhabited valley community in the Middle Ages. In a very small area, different landscape and climate types can be found. Dry hot, sunny pine forests alternate with moist gray alder forests. As a historic hiking path, the Ganter valley path can be excellently combined with the Stockalperweg. Coming from Brig, hikers turn into the Ganter valley path at \"Schallberg,\" or start the hike alternatively at the bus stops \"Schallberg\" or \"Eisten, Ganter bridge.\" From here, they follow the valley path to Rothwald and further to \"Mittubäch.\" At \"Mittubäch,\" the Ganter valley path meets the Stockalperweg, which leads all the way to the Simplon Pass." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3006146/16b6c530b897caf305e20aa0073fdf9bfa9b4501a5dcf76321e9612a7bd98bc3/gantertal.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Ganter valley path (Stockalperweg) ================================== - 9.18 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike Gantertal Doru Ganterbrücke vom Süden Talweg Ganter Ganterbrücke von unten Alte Ganterbrücke Mittubäch Ganterbrücke Schmetterling Brunnen Pick Nick Tisch Alpwirtschaft Gantertal Gantertal mit Glishorn Ganterbrücke Alte Ganterbrücke Gantertal Stockalperweg am Schallberg Ganterbrücke - 3:35 h - 9.18 km - 559 m - 135 m - 1,245 m - 1,743 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Schallberg, post bus stop - Destination: Rothwald, shelter (post bus stop) The Ganter valley path was restored together with the and leads hikers along historic witnesses through the historic Ganter valley. Hike the valley path through the Ganter valley. The Ganter valley was a year-round inhabited valley community in the Middle Ages. In a very small area, different landscape and climate types can be found. Dry hot, sunny pine forests alternate with moist gray alder forests. As a historic hiking path, the Ganter valley path can be excellently combined with the Stockalperweg. Coming from Brig, hikers turn into the Ganter valley path at "Schallberg," or start the hike alternatively at the bus stops "Schallberg" or "Eisten, Ganter bridge." From here, they follow the valley path to Rothwald and further to "Mittubäch." At "Mittubäch," the Ganter valley path meets the Stockalperweg, which leads all the way to the Simplon Pass. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (3%) Asphalt (8%) Gravel (17%) Trail (4%) Path (68%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions In Schallberg, the valley path branches off from the Stockalperweg and runs below the national road towards the east. Under the new Ganter bridge, hikers can choose to ascend on the right or continue walking to the old Ganter bridge. Both paths meet at the southern end of the new Ganter bridge. From here, the valley path steadily ascends until reaching Rothwald, Ganterwald. A short section follows along the national road before the path drops to the right and meets the Stockalperweg again at Mittubäch. Schallberg - old Ganter bridge - Binna - Ganterwald - Rothwald, shelter Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. For all hikes, good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there** By post bus to the Schallberg stop. Read more **Parking** Only a few parking spaces are available. Read more **Public transportation**You can easily reach the starting point by post bus. Read more Additional information Read more Literature More about the Ganter valley path, Stockalperweg, and the history can be read in the book "Wandern am Simplon". **"Wandern am Simplon" (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)** The publication "Wandern am Simplon" (2008) is a real treasure trove of stories and facts from various fields. CHF 48.– plus packaging and shipping costs; available from Ecomuseum Simplon 3907 Simplon Dorf Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Get a hiking guide (flyer) for the Ganter valley path at the Brig tourist office. Read more Safety guidelines Hiking is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map Hiking maps are available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices. Read more Contact 3911 Ried-Brig Download GPX file - - - -