Schallbett - Chapfwald

2:40 h
7.93 km
360 m
546 m
1,749 m
2,229 m
Difficulty: medium
Start: Schallbett, bus stop
Destination: Rothwald, bus stop

A mountain hike through beautiful forests in the Rothwald area between Simplon and Brig. The hike is easily accessible by PostBus. Restaurants are also available.

From the Schallbett PostBus stop, cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the Schallbett restaurant. From here, follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 meters above sea level. From here, descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue hiking on a good path to Bärenfalle. Now go directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Then follow the path towards Rothwald, where you will reach the PostBus stop again.

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Pavements

Street (1%)

Asphalt (11%)

Trail (24%)

Path (64%)

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Directions

Schallbett - Chapfwald - Burst - Bärufalle - Wasenalp - Rothwald

From the Schallbett PostBus stop, cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the Schallbett restaurant. From here, follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 meters above sea level. From here, descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue hiking on a good path to Bärenfalle. Now go directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Then follow the path towards Rothwald, where you will reach the PostBus stop again.

Tour information

Refreshment stop

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there

It is also possible to drive to Rothwald by private vehicle. We recommend traveling by PostBus.

Parking

There are public parking spaces in Rothwald. There are no public parking spaces in Schallbett.

Public transportation

You can take the PostBus to Rothwald or Schallbett.

Additional information

More information at www.rothwald.ch and www.brig-simplon.ch.

The PostAuto timetable can be found here: www.sbb.ch

Literature

Books and further information are available at the tourist office in Brig.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps can be obtained at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.

Schallbett - Chapfwald - Rothwald

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