Simplonpass - Staldhorn - Simplonpass

  • 7.75 km long
  • Round trip
  • Difficulty: medium
  • Condition: easy
  • Great panorama
  • Hike
  • 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 hike to the Staldhorn with the striking summit cross as the destination starts on the Simplon Pass.

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.

 

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
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

  • Circular trail

  • Mountain summit

Equipment

Equipment suitable for the weather conditions is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Getting there
Take your private vehicle towards the Simplon Pass.
Parking
Free parking spaces are available at the Simplon Pass.
Public transportation
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.