Trail Running (Brig - Wasenalp

6:00 h
30.39 km
1,724 m
941 m
680 m
2,228 m
1,548 m
Start: Brig
Destination: Simplon Dorf

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

Past the Stockalper Castle in Brig, the trail leads along the so-called “Römerweg” through open meadowland via the hamlet of Brei to the “Chräjubielwald” forest. The steep slope to “Chalchofe” is conquered in two hairpin bends. The slope 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 the “Grund”, the trail leads along the Gantertal valley and up to Wasenalp. From there, the trail leads to the Simplon Pass and finally along the Stockalperweg to Simplon Dorf.

Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Gantertal -Rothwald - Wasenalp - Schallbett - Simplonpass - 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

Brig is very easy to reach by private car.

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

Light version: Postbus to Schallberg, trail running to Simplon village

www.stockalperweg.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author