--- title: "Schallbett - Simplonpass - Schallbett" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/schallbett-simplonpass-schallbett" description: "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." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3184507/0c8f6cd9beb98ce60440b71b5ab7b9fccb2b0f131d9fd83097595f750abc368b/alpenp-sseweg-mit-blick-auf-den-simplonpass.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share Schallbett - Simplonpass - Schallbett ===================================== - 5.07 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Hike Alpenpässeweg mit Blick auf den Simplonpass Blick Richtung Schallbett und Simplonpassstrasse Tschiife mit Simplonpassstrasse Richtung Tschiife, im Hintergrund die Simplonpassstrasse Fussgängerbrücke uber den Bach "Chalti Wasser" Tschiffe unterhalb Schallbett - 1:50 h - 5.07 km - 262 m - 262 m - 1,745 m - 2,005 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Stop, Schallbett - Destination: Stop, Schallbett The circular hike on the Alpine passes and offers an undiscovered view of the Simplonpass. You start your hike at Schallbett, where the post bus stop is located. You follow the 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 is clearly visible in the foreground, while behind it you can admire Rieder and Bettmeralp at the Aletsch Glacier. Arriving at the , you descend following the switchbacks on the 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. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (1%) Asphalt (1%) Gravel (6%) Path (92%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Schallbett - Simplonpass - Lärchmatte - Breits Loib - Tschiife - Schallbett Read more Tour information - Circular trail - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**There are no public parking spaces available in Schallbett. If you're traveling by private vehicle, it's best to start the loop trail at the Simplon Pass. Read more **Parking**Parking is available at the Simplon Pass. There are no public parking spaces in Schallbett. Read more **Public transportation** Travel by post bus to the bus stop "Rothwald, Schallbett". The hiking trail starts at the stop. Read more Additional information Further information is available at the . Read more Literature Books and documents on the history of the region at Simplon are available at the Brig tourist office. Read more 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. Read more Safety guidelines The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map «Simplon» at the Brig tourist office. Read more Contact 3901 Rothwald Download GPX file - -