Simplonpass - Mäderlicka - Rothwald

10.89 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 4:30 h
  • 10.89 km
  • 889 m
  • 1,138 m
  • 1,749 m
  • 2,887 m
  • 1,138 m
  • Start: Simplonpass, Hospiz post bus stop
  • Destination: Rothwald, bus stop
This hike takes you from the Simplon Pass in a southeasterly direction over the Mäderlicka and near the SAC Hut Monte Leone over the Chaltwasser Pass to Rothwald.

By post bus you reach the Simplon Pass (2005 m.a.s.l.). The path begins at the hospice and leads in the direction of Chaltwasser. Here a detour to the SAC hut Monte Leone is possible.  The path continues to Mäderlicka (2887 m.a.s.l.). The descent is very steep and requires good footwear. Partly slippery and rock scree as a base. Via Hohbiel you reach the bus stop in the Rothwald.

 

Further information can be found at www.brig-simplon.ch

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Simplon Hospiz - Chalti Wasser - Mäderlicka - Jochtwald - Rothwald

 

The hike can be continued from Rothwald to Brig via the Stockalperweg.

Tour information

  • Stop at an Inn

  • Summit

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus or private vehicle to the Simplon Pass.
Parking is available on the Simplon Pass and in Brig.
From Brig you travel by post bus to the Simplon Pass.

Additional information

Further information on www.brig-simplon.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enjoy the two pass crossings Chaltwasser and Mäderlicka.

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 - Mäderlicka - Rothwald
3907 Simplon