Schallbett - Chapfwald - Rothwald

7.93 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
Hike
  • 2:30 h
  • 7.93 km
  • 360 m
  • 546 m
  • 1,749 m
  • 2,229 m
  • 480 m
  • Start: Schallbett, bus stop
  • Destination: Rothwald, bus stop
A mountain hike through wonderful forests at the Rothwald between the Simplon and Brig. The hike can be easily reached by post bus. Restaurants are also available.

From the post bus stop Schallbett you cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the former restaurant Schallbett. From here follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 m.a.s.l. From here you descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue on a good path to Bärenfalle. From here it goes directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Now follow the path towards Rothwald, where you reach the post bus stop again.

 

See also:

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Bahnhofstrasse 2

3900 Brig

Phone: +41 27 921 60 30

E-mail: info@brig-simplon.ch

Internet: www.brig-simplon.ch

 

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

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Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Schallbett - Chapfwald - Burst - Bärufalle - Wasenalp - Rothwald

 

From the post bus stop Schallbett you cross the street and climb up to the gallery north of the former restaurant Schallbett. From here follow the well-marked path through the beautiful Chapfwald forest until you reach the highest point "zur Burst" at 2220 m.a.s.l. From here you descend to the valley station of the upper ski lift. Continue on a good path to Bärenfalle. From here it goes directly down to the path that leads through the Doruwaldji to the mountain inn Wasenalp. Now follow the path towards Rothwald, where you reach the post bus stop again.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus to Rothwald or Schallbett.
We recommend travelling by post bus.
You can take the Postbus to the Schalbett.

Additional information

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

You can find the PostBus timetable here: www.sbb.ch

 

Literature

There is no literature available for the tour.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The mountain restaurants in Rothwald and Wasenalp invite you to take a break.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Schallbett - Chapfwald - Rothwald
3901 Rothwald