• 4.63 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Condition: very easy
  • Hike
  • 1:30 h
  • 4.63 km
  • 251 m
  • 251 m
  • 1,721 m
  • 1,971 m
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Start: Bus stop, Ganterwald
  • Destination: Bus stop, Ganterwald
The Rothwald circular route «Über d Egge» offers a varied landscape with different places to stop for food and drink.

From Hotel Ganterwald, the route gently ascends along the paved forest road, which starts just behind the hotel. This leads, after crossing the Durstbach, to the upper Egge. Here, right next to the first chalet, a path goes up through a short woodland to the beautiful meadows of Wasenalp. Soon you reach the highest point of the hike, the lovely panoramic terrace of the Berggasthaus Wasenalp. Once hunger and thirst are no longer an issue, follow the Wasmerstrasse to the «Martinskehr». From here, a beautiful path leads directly to Rothwald. From there, you can reach the starting point - the Restaurant Ganterwald - in a few minutes via the sidewalk of Simplonstrasse.

More information

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Pavements

Street (45%)
Trail (19%)
Path (36%)

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Ganterwald - Durstbach - Egge - Berggasthaus Wasenalp - Rothwald - Ganterwald

Tour information

  • Circular trail

  • Refreshment stop

Equipment

Weather-adapted equipment is essential. For all hikes, good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
By post bus or private vehicle to Rothwald.
Parking
Parking is available in Rothwald.
Public transportation
Rothwald is easily accessible by post bus towards Simplon.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The Hotel Ganterwald and Berggasthaus Wasenalp invite you to take a break.

Safety guidelines

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