- 4:30 h
- 11.47 km
- 519 m
- 1,058 m
- 778 m
- 1,488 m
- Difficulty: difficult
- Start: Schallberg, PostBus stop
- Destination: Holzji, PostBus stop
From Schallberg (bus stop) you hike down to Grund, where Ganterbach, Taferna, and Nesselbach merge to form the Saltina. At Undre Schallberg, you cross the course of another, decommissioned Suone, the Breieri. From Grund, you ascend to the Alp Unners Nesseltal, where the Bärgeri begins. You hike along the Suone to Wurzukapälli and descend to the end point of the Suone at Wickert. From Wickert you reach Holzji (bus stop).
The Bärgeri-Suone springs from the Nesselbach. From there it flows along the flank of Glishorn towards Brig. The Bärgeri is a very old Suone: it was already known in the year 1327. From 1930, the Suone was diverted into pipes. In 1993 it was decommissioned and only restored in 2003. Since then, the Bärgeri has flowed again in the summer over longer stretches in an open channel. On two sections, wooden channels were laid in traditional construction.
Pavements
- Street (7%)Trail (15%)Path (78%)
Best to visit
- suitableDepends on weather
Directions
- Schallberg - Grund - Unners Nesseltal - Nesselbach - Haselbode - Suone Bärgeri - Wurzukapälli - Holzji
Tour information
Culturally interesting
Equipment
- Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.
Directions & Parking facilities
- Getting thereBy PostBus from Brig to Schallberg.ParkingParking spaces are available in Brig.Public transportationSchallberg is conveniently reachable by PostBus from Brig. At Holzji, at the end of the hike, you can connect to the local bus or walk to Brig station.
Additional information
Literature
- Further information on the website of the Suonenmuseum: Entry Bärgeri
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Get information from the panels about the Suonen in Valais, their significance, and importance in past centuries.
Safety guidelines
- The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
Map
- Hiking maps are available at the Brig Tourist Office.