Simplonpass - Üsseri Nanzlicke - Nanztal - Brig

20.79 km long
Difficulty: difficult
Condition: difficult
Great panorama
Hike
  • 7:00 h
  • 20.79 km
  • 613 m
  • 1,968 m
  • 672 m
  • 2,601 m
  • 1,929 m
  • Start: Simplon Pass, post bus stop
  • Destination: Brig, train station
The tour starts at the Simplon Pass and leads up to Üsseri Nanzlicka at 2,601 m above sea level. The descent into the Nanztal valley is challenging and continues until you arrive in Brig.

This challenging and long tour starts at the Simplon Pass. The trail passes Alpstafel Hopsche and begins to climb slowly. On the plateau between Nanzlicka and Tochuhorn, you will pass Undre Rossusee, a small mountain lake. This is followed by a short and intense climb to Üsseri Nanzlicka, the highest point of the entire tour. Take a break here, because the descent into the Nanztal valley is exhausting. Once you reach the bottom of the Nanztal valley, you walk alongside the Gamsa stream out of the valley. Along the right side of the valley, the trail runs above the water to Schratt and from there to Holzji.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Simplonpass - Hopsche - Üsseri Nanzlicke - Nanztal - Schratt - Holzji - Brig

Equipment

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

Directions & Parking facilities

Take your own vehicle or the post bus to the Simplon Pass.
Parking spaces are available in Brig and on the Simplon Pass.
Take the post bus from Brig to the Simplon Pass.

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

The restaurants in Brig invite you to take a break after a strenuous hike.

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 office in Brig and on the Simplon Pass.

Nearby

Location and Contact

Simplonpass - Üsseri Nanzlicke - Nanztal - Brig
3907 Simplon