Simplon Pass - Gälmji - Bärgeri

5:00 h
13.26 km
401 m
1,632 m
790 m
2,373 m
1,583 m
Start: Simplon Pass, post bus stop
Destination: Glis Holzji, post bus stop

The route starts at Simplon Pass and leads with an initial ascent to Gälmji. This is followed by a long descent via Nesseltal to the Suone Bärgeri and finally to Glis.

The Simplon Pass connects Valais with Italy. The start of the route is at Simplon Pass. You hike via Hopsche to Gälmji, located between the Stald and Tochuhorn. This is the only ascent during this route. The view from Gälmji towards the Aletsch region, the Brigerberg and Brig invites you to a short rest. The demanding hike continues downward into the Upper Nesseltal and down to the Lower Nesseltal. In the Lower Nesseltal begins the Suone "Bärgeri". Along the Bärgeri, the path continues to Wurzukapälli. From here the descent continues further towards the valley to the Wickert and to Holzji. Holzji has a local bus stop. From there you can take the bus to Brig train station.

This route is very demanding due to the long descents. From Gälmji to Glis you cover about 1,600 meters of elevation loss.