Rosswald: On old military paths to Folluhorn and Fülhorn

4:45 h
10.53 km
913 m
911 m
1,824 m
2,735 m
911 m
Start: Rosswald, cable car mountain station
Destination: Rosswald, cable car mountain station

The hike from Rosswald towards Folluhorn and Fülhorn takes you along old military paths to breathtaking views.

From the mountain station of the Rosswald gondola lift (1819 m above sea level), the path leads up to the Maria zum Guten Rat chapel. Follow the hiking trail markings and hike up the side of the Folluhorn on the zigzag path to the summit. Once at the top, it is also worth taking the detour to the Fülhorn. You should definitely be free from giddiness and sure-footed for this route.

Below the Fülhorn, the trail descends in several hairpin bends until it joins the Alpenpässeweg and leads leisurely towards Fleschboden.

Alternative from Folluhorn:

If you would like to return from Folluhorn, hike cross-country in the direction of the Stafel ski lift, down the Stafel slope to the artificial snowmaking lake. Attention: swimming is prohibited. You hike on towards Fleschboden. Here you can stop off at the restaurant with panoramic terrace.

The trail continues downhill to the Rosswald mountain station.

9.2km / 811 vertical meters ascent / 824 vertical meters descent / approx. 4h

Further information

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

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Directions

Rosswald - Fleschbode - Grossi Öügstchumma - Folluhorn - Chläna - Seck - Rosswald

Tour information

Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Summit

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus to the bus stop, LRR (valley station) or by car to the Rosswald valley station in Ried-Brig.

Parking spaces are available at the valley station. In summer, parking is free of charge.

Travel by train to Brig. Here you change to the Postbus line to Ried-Brig. Get off at the Ried-Brig, LRR stop (valley station) and take the cable car to Rosswald.

You can find the Rosswald cable car timetable here: www.rosswald-bahnen.ch

Additional information

Further information on www.brig-simplon.ch

Literature

Books and other literature are available from the Brig tourist office.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Once you have reached the summit of the Folluhorn, it is also worth making a detour to the Fülhorn.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig tourist office.