Trail Running (Brig - Wasenalp - Simplon Village)

30.39 km long
Difficulty: medium
Condition: easy
trail running
  • 6:00 h
  • 30.39 km
  • 1,724 m
  • 941 m
  • 680 m
  • 2,228 m
  • 1,548 m
  • Start: Brig
  • Destination: Simplon Village
The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track developed over 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived in recent years as a cultural hike. It is also suitable for trail running.

The first stage leads from Brig to Simplon Village.

Discover the diverse landscape of the Simplon with all its facets. Enjoy breathtaking views and a 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 3 stages.

ViaStockalper Package

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

  •  Brig - Domodossola in 3 days from 329.- including hotels, luggage transport, and more.

Good to know

Pavements

Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

Past the Briger Stockalperschloss, the path follows the so-called "Roman path" through open meadows over the hamlet of Brei to the "Chräjubielwald". The steep step up to the "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 Saltinaschlucht gorge. After the descent to the floodplain in the "Grund", the path leads along the Gantertal and up to the Wasenalp. From there, the path continues to the Simplon Pass and finally along the Stockalperweg to Simplon Village.

Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Gantertal - Rothwald - Wasenalp - Schallbett - Simplon Pass - Old Spittel - Engeloch - Simplon Village

Equipment

Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good running shoes are recommended for all trail running routes.

Directions & Parking facilities

Brig is very easily accessible by private car.
There are several parking garages in Brig.

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

Various postbus lines are available at the station.

Additional information

Light variant: Postbus to Schallberg, trail running to Simplon Village

www.stockalperweg.ch

Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Book your trail running experience with the ViaStockalper Package and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.

Safety guidelines

Trail running is done at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the runner.

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Location and Contact

Trail Running (Brig - Wasenalp - Simplon Village)
3902 Glis