Rosswald: Rosswald circular route

6.63 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 2:30 h
  • 6.63 km
  • 339 m
  • 339 m
  • 1,795 m
  • 2,134 m
  • 339 m
  • Start: Rosswald, mountain station
  • Destination: Rosswald, mountain station
Enjoy an evening stroll or a short circular hike on the sunny terrace of Rosswald. On this circular route, you explore the Alpe Rosswald.

Three circular hiking routes have been established in Rosswald for walkers and hikers. The routes are marked in three colors.

  • Blue: Bergwasser circular route
  • Red: Saflischwald circular route
  • Green: Rosswald circular route

On this hike, you follow the green signposts. Walk down the path between the Rosswald mountain station and the chapel. After about 500 m, you will reach a crossing. From here, always follow the signposts. The circular route is very well signposted. You hike about 100 m below the houses through the forest. It is a hike with a wonderful view. You look across the entire Simplon area and the gigantic Ganter bridge. At Schmidmatte, you return to a wider forest road. After the ascent to Fleschboden, you are rewarded with a wonderful view over the entire Rhone valley. Then you easily hike down over Saflischmatte back to Rosswald.

More information

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Rosswald - Glimmuschir - Fibjeri - Schmidmatte - Stafel - Fleschboden - Saflischmatte - Rosswald

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus from Brig and then by cable car to Rosswald.

Parking is available at the valley station and in Rosswald.
Rosswald is easily accessible by cable car.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Upon reaching Fleschboden, a break at the Fleschboden restaurant is worthwhile. Relax and enjoy the sun on the sunny terrace at over 2000 m.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available at the Brig tourist office and at Magusii in Rosswald.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Rosswald: Rosswald circular route
3913 Rosswald