--- title: "Maria Bru circular route" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/maria-bru-circular-route" description: "Starting from the restaurant Bord in the Zwischbergental, you ascend towards Wiler \"Ze Hiischinu\" and continue following the Stockalperweg to the \"Chatzhalte\". Now turn left at the signpost. The hiking trail leads you directly to the chapel Maria Bru. Built in 1715, this place soon became a pilgrimage site. In 1983, the municipality of Zwischbergen had the Marian sanctuary renovated. During a short break, you can consider whether you want to take the shortcut directly back to the starting point or complete the entire circular hike. The signposted circular route continues into the Zwischbergental to \"Wits Bru\" by the Tannuwald power plant. From here you walk along part of the gravel road back towards Bord. The signpost shows you when you can turn left. After a short ascent, you reach the restaurant in Zwischbergen, Bord - your starting point." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3251213/3a58ff7413e152888fb59661894ceacab248ae64f9776c45d343c890046d79c3/kapelle-maria-bru-zwischbergen.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Maria Bru circular route ======================== - 6.58 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: easy - Great panorama - Hike Kapelle Maria Bru Zwischbergen Blick auf den Stausee Sera und das Zwischbergental Jordiweg Zwischbergen Jordiweg Zwischbergen Jordiweg Zwischbergen Jordiweg Zwischbergen Chatzhalte Chatzhalte Jordiweg Zwischbergen Zwischen Bord und Chatzhalte im Zwischbergen Zwischen Bord und Chatzhalte im Zwischbergen "Ze Hiischinu" im Zwischbergental - 2:30 h - 6.58 km - 361 m - 361 m - 1,337 m - 1,673 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Zwischbergen, Bord - Destination: Zwischbergen, Bord This circular hike is suitable for a day trip to the Zwischbergental. You hike on the **Maria Bru circular route** from Zwischbergen, Bord to the chapel Maria Bru and back. Starting from the restaurant Bord in the Zwischbergental, you ascend towards Wiler "Ze Hiischinu" and continue following the Stockalperweg to the "Chatzhalte". Now turn left at the signpost. The hiking trail leads you directly to the chapel Maria Bru. Built in 1715, this place soon became a pilgrimage site. In 1983, the municipality of Zwischbergen had the Marian sanctuary renovated. During a short break, you can consider whether you want to take the shortcut directly back to the starting point or complete the entire circular hike. The signposted circular route continues into the Zwischbergental to "Wits Bru" by the Tannuwald power plant. From here you walk along part of the gravel road back towards Bord. The signpost shows you when you can turn left. After a short ascent, you reach the restaurant in Zwischbergen, Bord - your starting point. Read more Good to know ------------ Pavements Asphalt (7%) Gravel (18%) Trail (75%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Zwischbergen, Bord - Ze Hiischinu - Chatzhalte - Chapel Maria Bru - Wiits Bru/Tannuwald - Zwischbergen, Bord Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. Good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended for all hikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**From Brig via the national road over the Simplon to the border town Gondo. Turn right before the church towards Zwischbergental. The road winds up to the Zwischbergental in many hairpin bends. Read more **Parking**At the restaurant Bord there is the possibility to park the vehicle (in agreement with the host). Read more **Public transportation** The journey by PostBus runs from Brig train station over the Simplon to Gondo. In the summer months, the runs to the Zwischbergental. Attention: A reservation for the Publicar is required by 4:00 p.m. the day before. Read more Additional information More information at Read more Literature The Ecomuseum Simplon foundation offers various books about Zwischbergen and the trails. Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Enjoy the tranquility in the Zwischbergental on the terrace of the restaurant in Bord. Read more Safety guidelines The hike is done at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map Hiking maps are available at the tourist office. Read more Contact 3907 Zwischbergen Download GPX file - -