Simplonpass - Staldhorn - Simplonpass
- 3:00 h
- 7.75 km
- 507 m
- 507 m
- 1,993 m
- 2,459 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Simplonpass, Simplon Blick
- Destination: Simplonpass, Simplon Blick
The tour starts at the Hotel Simplon Blick on the Simplon Pass. The hike continues to the Alpstafel Hopsche and past Lake Hopschusee. The path now becomes more challenging and slowly begins to climb. At the signpost, keep right towards Gälmji, with the Staldhorn always in view.
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Take a short break and enjoy the view of the Staldhorn before following the same route back to the Simplon Pass.
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Good to know
Pavements
Street (1%)
Asphalt (2%)
Trail (4%)
Path (93%)
Best to visit
suitable
Depends on weather
Directions
Simplonpass - Hopsche - Gälmji - Staldhorn - Gälmji - Hopsche - Simplonpass
Tour information
Loop Road
Summit
Equipment
Equipment suitable for the weather conditions is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.
Directions & Parking facilities
Take your private vehicle towards the Simplon Pass.
Free parking spaces are available at the Simplon Pass.
Take the post bus from Brig train station to Simplon Pass, Simplon Blick.
Additional information
Literature
Books and information about the Simplon Pass are available at tourist offices.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
After the tour, fortify yourself in a restaurant on the Simplon Pass.
Safety guidelines
The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
Hiking maps are available at the tourist offices in Brig, on the Simplon Pass, and in Simplon Dorf.
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