Simplonpass - Homatta - Simplon Dorf

12.23 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Hike
  • 4:00 h
  • 12.23 km
  • 409 m
  • 930 m
  • 1,474 m
  • 2,199 m
  • 725 m
  • Start: Simplonpass, Hospiz
  • Destination: Simplon Dorf
The high trail Simplon leads through impressive alpine flora to Simplon village. Mountain lakes, impulsive rock formations and, with a bit of luck, wild animals can be discovered.

The Simplon high-altitude trail leads from the Simplon hospice in a southeasterly direction to Rotelsee. From the lake, follow the well-marked path in a southerly direction. We cross the western flank of the Hübschhorn and an impressive alpine flora accompanies us. Passing small mountain lakes we reach the Hohliecht vantage point. This is the turning point for walkers.

 

The path now bends around a rocky edge into Hohweng, the southwest flank of the Hübschhorn. The path then leads directly between the pedestals of a high-voltage pylon. Here you have to choose the path straight ahead. The old path led down to the valley on the right. Sometimes up and sometimes down we reach the shepherd's hut at the Balma and cross the Walibach. Now we are in the Alpe Hohmatta, where we have time for a rest.

 

Shortly before the two wooden huts in Hohmatta a signpost points downhill. But we continue in the same direction Hohbielestaful and continue on the good zigzag path through the Chastelberg forest to Simplon Dorf.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Simplonpass - Hohliecht - Hohmatta - Hohbielestafel - Simplon Dorf

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Take the train to Brig where you change to the post bus. The pass trip with the Postbus is also an experience. Get off at Simplon, Hospiz.
Free parking is available on the Simplon Pass.
The Simplon Pass and Simplon village can be easily reached by post bus.

Additional information

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

You have earned a refreshment in one of the cheap restaurants in Simplon Dorf in any case.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

Hiking maps are available from the Brig and Simplon Tourist Offices.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Simplonpass - Homatta - Simplon Dorf
3907 Simplon