- 2:30 h
- 7.93 km
- 360 m
- 546 m
- 1,749 m
- 2,229 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Schallbett, bus stop
- Destination: Rothwald, bus stop
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.
See also:
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
Tel.: +41 27 921 60 30
E-Mail: info@brig-simplon.ch
Internet: www.brig-simplon.ch
Pavements
- Street (1%)Asphalt (11%)Trail (24%)Path (64%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
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 thereIt is also possible to drive to Rothwald by private vehicle. We recommend traveling by PostBus.Parking
Parking spaces are available in Rothwald. In Schallbett, parking is limited.
Public transportationYou 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.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Mountain restaurants in Rothwald and Wasenalp invite you to take a break.
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.