Tour of the village Gamsen

1.64 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: easy
Walk
  • 0:30 h
  • 1.64 km
  • 29 m
  • 30 m
  • 663 m
  • 693 m
  • 30 m
  • Start: Chapel of St. Sebastian, Gamsen
  • Destination: Chapel of St. Sebastian, Gamsen
Village tour past traditional stables, houses and the country wall in Gamsen.

This village walk is marked by blue walking arrows showing a lizard. The village tour begins at the St. Sebastian Chapel. The path then leads through Aspengasse to old stables and houses. The most exciting buildings are described in detail. The village tour leads past the oldest residential house and the country wall of Gamsen.  The path leads along the " Alte Landstrasse" (old country road) back to the chapel. There are several post stops on that street.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Start at the chapel of St. Sebastian - past old stables and houses of Gamsen - to the old country wall - back along the street "alte Landstrasse"

Tour information

  • Loop Road

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable.

Directions & Parking facilities

By post bus or private vehicle from Brig to Gamsen.
There are a few parking spaces available in Gamsen.
Gamsen can be easily reached in a few minutes by post bus from Brig.

Additional information

Literature

Further information is available at the following link:

 

www.landmauer.ch/dorfschaft-gamsen

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Enter the delightful chapel of St. Sebastian. 

Safety guidelines

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

Map

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

Nearby

Location and Contact

Tour of the village Gamsen
3900 Brig