Trail Running (Brig - Simplon Dorf)

6:05 h
28.62 km
1,622 m
812 m
672 m
2,003 m
1,331 m
Start: Brig
Destination: Simplon Dorf, Post

The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track built more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived in recent years as a cultural hiking trail. It is also suitable for trail running.

The first stage leads from Brig to Simplon Dorf.

Discover the diverse landscape of Simplon in all its facets. Enjoy breathtaking views and beautiful Alpine flora and fauna.

The sights along the historic ViaStockalper tell many stories. To fully enjoy these experiences, we recommend completing the route in three stages.

ViaStockalper package

Book a trail running vacation on the Stockalper Trail from Switzerland to Italy. Follow in the footsteps of the ingenious Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass.

Brig - Domodossola in 3 days from 329.00, including hotels, luggage transport, and much more.

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Directions

Passing Briga's Stockalper Castle, the trail leads along the so-called “Römerweg” through open meadows via the hamlet of Brei to the ‘Chräjubielwald’ forest. The steep climb to “Chalchofe” is overcome in two hairpin bends. The hillside path to Schallberg was built by Stockalper in 1667 and offers a view of the impressive Saltina Gorge. After descending to the floodplain landscape in “Grund,” the trail follows the Tafernabach stream over five wooden footbridges to the former Taferna inn. Along artfully laid out switchbacks, you will overcome the last steep section to the pass summit.

Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Mittubäch - Simplon Pass - Altes Spittel - Engeloch - Simplon Dorf

Equipment

Equipment suitable for the weather conditions is essential. Good running shoes are recommended for all trail running routes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Easily accessible by private vehicle.

There are several parking garages in Brig.

You can travel comfortably by train (SBB) to Brig, main station.

Various PostBus lines are available at the station.

Additional information

Variante light: Postauto bis Schallberg, Trail Running bis Simplon Dorf

www.stockalperweg.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author