- 2:12 h
- 3.66 km
- 1,130 m
- 1,754 m
- 2,884 m
- Difficulty: medium
- Start: Rothwald
- Destination: Mäderlicke
Ascent
Rothwald – From the Rothwald ski lift top station, ascend to the Mäderlicke at the top of the Bodmertälli. The view during the route to the Mäderlicke is breathtaking. Afterwards, the Mäderhorn can also be climbed.
Descent
Rothwald – The descent follows the ascent track. Depending on hazard assessment, this may vary.
Simplon Pass – From the Mäderlicke, descend southeast to the plateau of the Chaltwasserpass. From here, proceed either to Unners Schallbett, Simplon Pass, or to Italy at Alpe Veglia.
Pavements
- Unknown (100%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- The route to the Mäderlicke is breathtaking. Those who wish can extend the route up to the Mäderhorn.
Tour information
Circular trail
Equipment
- Complete ski touring equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy postal bus or private car to Rothwald.ParkingParking is available at Restaurant Schutzhaus and Restaurant Ganterwald.Public transportation
Conveniently accessible by postal bus from Brig.
Stop: Rothwald, Schutzhaus
Additional information
More information about ski tours at: www.sac-cas.ch/de/huetten-und-touren
Questions about the Brig Simplon region: www.brig-simplon.ch
Literature
More information at the tourist office or at the SAC.
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Ski tourers feel at home on the Simplon. Stay overnight in one of the hotels on the pass or in the village and spend a few days touring the region.
Take advantage of the new Simplon snowshoe and ski tour app. Collect points and receive great rewards. The app is available at simplon.app.
Safety guidelines
Safe skiing, alpine, fairly difficult route. Only passable under very safe conditions.
The tour is undertaken at your own risk. Rapid weather changes can occur. Be cautious and do not put yourself in danger.
Disclaimer
Traversing routes in alpine terrain requires good fitness, serious preparation, and technical mountain sports knowledge. The described routes are undertaken at your own risk. Brig Simplon Tourism AG, SAC, and the authors assume no responsibility for the timeliness, correctness, and completeness of the information provided. Claims of any kind against Brig Simplon Tourism AG and the authors are excluded.
Emergency: 144
Map
Snowshoe and ski tour map 1:50000 is available at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices.
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