Termen - Mattalpji - Rosswald

In this description, the hike starts at the Rosswald Bahnen valley station in Ried-Brig. It is also possible to take the post bus from Brig to Termen and start the hike from Termen village square.

 

After about an hour's walk, you will be well warmed up and reach the old slate mountain of Termen. From here, the ascent begins, which characterizes the hike. The path winds its way up the ridge in a varied manner. At first, the view glides towards the Aletschhorn, which presents itself from its most beautiful side from Termen. Later, hikers can look out over the Rhone Valley with the Alpine town of Brig-Glis and Naters in the foreground.

 

Soon you will reach the leisure facility at z'Gartu. You can take a short break at the huts and tables. The fountain provides hikers with fresh mountain water. The hiking trail climbs gently along the gravel road and then turns left into the forest.

 

Now the exciting ascent begins. Along the Tunetschgraben, the trail climbs over 500 meters in altitude over the next 2.5 kilometers. You reach Mattalpji. Formerly used as a pre-Alpine pasture, the Wiler has been fallow for several years. You can still see fountains and old water pipes that supplied the Alpe with water from the Tunetschgraben. There is a bench in the clearing where you can rest. The place is also ideal for a lunch break.

 

From Mattalpji, you hike another two kilometers to the highest point of the hike, the cross on the Kläna. This involves another 450 meters of elevation gain.

 

A breathtaking view awaits hikers on the Kläna. You can let your gaze wander from the Wasenhorn in the south, over the Simplon Pass, the summit of the Matterhorn, to the Glishorn in the Rhone Valley. On the right side of the Rhone Valley, above Belalp, Riederalp, and Bettermalp, you can see further into the high valley of Goms.

 

You hike down to Alpe Rosswald on the old military trails of Rosswald. During the descent, the view opens up to the Brigerberger high plateau with Termen and Ried-Brig, as well as the Riedalpji.

 

Once you arrive in Rosswald, you can grab a bite to eat in one of the restaurants or grocery stores. If you still have energy to spare, you can tackle the descent via the 36-er Weg trail to the Rosswald valley station. However, most hikers will be glad that the Rosswald Bahnen cable car takes them back to the starting point.

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

Drive to the Rosswald Bahnen car park (free of charge in summer).

Parking spaces are available at the valley station.

Take the post bus from Brig train station towards Rosswald, Talstation or Termen, Dorfplatz.

 

For more information on timetables, visit: www.sbb.ch

Information about the hike is available from the tourist offices in Brig and Rosswald.

 

The Rosswald Bahnen timetable can be found here: www.rosswald-bahnen.ch

 

 

 

Further hikes can be found at this link.

“Hiking in Simplon”

 

The publication “Hiking in Simplon” (2008) is a veritable treasure trove of stories and facts from a wide variety of fields.

 

As editor, Dr. Klaus Anderegg has compiled contributions from numerous authors into an impressive overview. Across 368 pages, eight routes through the unique Alpine and mountain region of Simplon are presented, showcasing a wide variety of natural, cultural, and historical treasures and curiosities.

 

CHF 48 plus packaging and shipping costs; available from the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Dorf, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)

 

Details and ordering

Mattalpji is the perfect place for a lunch break. Once you arrive in Rosswald, the restaurants with their sunny terraces invite you to relax.

The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Hiking maps are available at the tourist office in Brig and Rosswald.