SFT: Simplonpass - Zwischbergen

17.26 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 6:00 h
  • 17.26 km
  • 635 m
  • 1,404 m
  • 1,241 m
  • 1,999 m
  • 758 m
  • Start: Simplonpass
  • Destination: Zwischbergen
Discover the eastern Valais Alps over 122 kilometers in 9 stages. This hike leads over paths in special landscapes and large mountains.

5th stage: Here it is: the Ecomuseum. As far as Gabi, you follow the historic route of the Stockalperweg with its “Case forti” on the Simplon and also along the entire section, which leads through an area full of pastures and small Walser villages. The village of Simplon, with its heavy stone houses that are perfectly adapted to the environment, houses the Ecomuseum, www.simplon.ch. From Gabi you climb the Furgu, a depression on the ridge that leads to the Seehorn, and then descend between the alpine pastures and meadows down the Zwischenbergental to the oratory of the same name and the nearby stage destination.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Simplonpass - Gampisch - Engeloch - Maschihus - Egga - Simplon Dorf - Gabi - Furggu - Zwischbergen

Equipment

Eine der Witterung angepasste Ausrüstung ist unabdingbar. Für alle Wanderungen werden dringend gute, feste Bergschuhe empfohlen.

Directions & Parking facilities

The Simplon Pass and Zwischenbergen can be easily reached by private vehicle from Brig.
There are parking spaces on the Simplon Pass and in Zwischenbergen.
The Simplon Pass can be easily reached by post bus from Brig.

You can get to Zwischenbergen by post bus.

In Gondo, in the courtyard, in Bällegga, at the Sera reservoir and in Bord, there is a connection to the Gondo-Zwischenbergen postbus line. Please note that this is an on-call bus, the bus only runs if reservations have been made in advance. So please do not forget to register with the PostBus at +41 79 713 70 02 at least two hours before departure so that the bus will pick you up.

Additional information

You can find more hiking information at: www.simplon.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

A stop on the Simplon Pass is a must. Visit the guardian of the pass - the stone eagle.

Safety guidelines

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

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Location and Contact

SFT: Simplonpass - Zwischbergen
3907 Simplon