- 2:00 h
- 5.07 km
- 262 m
- 262 m
- 1,745 m
- 2,005 m
- 260 m
- Start: Stop, Schallbett
- Destination: Stop, Schallbett
You start your hike at Schallbett, where the post bus stop is located. You follow the Alpine Pass Trail towards Simplonpass. The path takes you over the gallery roofs of the Simplonpass road with varied impressions.
You let your gaze drift to the right from Simplonpass. The open panorama stretches from Tochuhorn, Staldhorn, and Glishorn over Bietschhorn. At the end of the Tafern Valley and Saltina Gorge, the Alpine town Brig can be seen. The sunny Rosswald ridge is clearly visible in the foreground, while behind it you can admire Rieder and Bettmeralp at the Aletsch Glacier.
Arriving at the Simplonpass, you descend following the switchbacks on the Stockalperweg down into the Tafern Valley. Before reaching the Tafernabach stream, you turn right and ascend towards «Tschiife». Sheep and horses spend the warm summer months here. You cross the stream «Chalti Wasser», which carries meltwater from the Chaltwasser Glacier below Monte Leone into the valley. Following the path, you return to the starting point – the post bus stop Schallbett.
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Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Schallbett - Simplonpass - Lärchmatte - Breits Loib - Tschiife - Schallbett
Tour information
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.
Directions & Parking facilities
Only a few parking spaces are available at Schallbett. If you arrive by private car, it is better to start the circular route at Simplonpass.
There are more parking spaces available at Simplonpass than at Schallbett.
Travel by post bus to the bus stop "Rothwald, Schallbett".
The hiking trail starts at the stop.
Additional information
Further information is available at the Brig or Simplon tourist office.
Literature
Books and documents on the history of the region at Simplon are available at the Brig tourist office.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
At the end of the circular hike, you can review the hiked route from a distance at the restaurant in Schallbett.
Safety guidelines
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map «Simplon» at the Brig tourist office.
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