Simplon Dorf - Alpjen - Gondo Gorge

10.78 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: very difficult
Hike
  • 4:30 h
  • 10.78 km
  • 752 m
  • 1,070 m
  • 1,157 m
  • 2,192 m
  • 1,035 m
  • Start: Simplon Dorf, post bus stop
  • Destination: Simplon Dorf, post bus stop Alte Kaserne
The Alpjä area lies on the rock terrace north of the Gondo Gorge. Many tourists are enchanted by the bizarre and massive beauty of the mountain landscape.

The challenging hiking trail begins at the school building in Simplon Dorf and crosses the Talbach (Chrummbach) on the bridge of the access road. At the end of the bridge, it branches off to the right, crosses the corridor road after a few metres and then climbs in many bends over Hobielestafel to Alpjerbidi. The Gondos Gorge opens before our feet. Even if it seems impossible at first glance, there is an easy mountain path through these rock walls. Its use, however, requires a head for heights and sure-footedness. Who doubts, rather take the way back via Hobielustaful to Simplon village. The mountain path leads in a north-easterly direction, initially almost flat, through the Alpjerwäng, until after about 700 m the short but steep zigzag path leads down to Alpjen/Egga. Here the path leads into an asphalted alpine road. On this little road you now descend to the stop "Alte Kaserne" at the Simplonstrasse.

 

Further information

Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Simplon Dorf - Hohbielstafel - Alpjerbidi - Alpjen - Alte Kaserne   

Tour information

  • Cultural Interesting

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

In Gabi, near the Alte Kaserne, in Ramserna and in Gondo there is a connection to the Simplon Postbus line. The tour can take place in both directions. You can also turn back in Alpjerbidi and take one of the variants back to Simplon Dorf.
Parking is available in Simplon Dorf and near the Alte Kaserne.
Simplon Dorf and the Alte Kaserne on the Simplon Pass road can be reached by post bus.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

In Simplon Dorf and Gondo culinary delicacies are waiting to be discovered by you.

Safety guidelines

From Alpjerbiedi this hike is only suitable for sure-footed, experienced mountain hikers who are free from vertigo. The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Map

Hiking maps are available at the Brig and Simplon Dorf Tourist Office.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Simplon Dorf - Alpjen - Gondo Gorge
3907 Simplon