- 5:30 h
- 12.31 km
- 1,606 m
- 220 m
- 672 m
- 2,003 m
- 1,331 m
- Start: Brig, station
- Destination: Simplon Pass
The first stage of the Stockalperweg leads from Brig to the Simplon Pass.
The historic Alpine crossing follows four road generations (Roman, Stockalper, Napoleon, National Road). Combined with cultural highlights and an impressive Alpine flora in an impressive mountain backdrop, the Stockalperweg is a real experience.
The sights along the historic ViaStockalper tell many stories. To fully enjoy these experiences, we recommend hiking the route in 3 stages.
ViaStockalper hiking packages
Book hiking holidays on the Stockalperweg from Switzerland to Italy. Follow in the footsteps of the ingenious Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass.
Brig–Gondo in 4 days. Price from CHF 499.– including hotels, luggage transport, and more.
Brig–Domodossola in 7 days. Price from CHF 969.– including hotels, half board, luggage transport, and more.
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Directions
The path leads past the Briger Stockalperschloss along the so-called "Roman road" through open meadows over the hamlet of Brei to the "Chräjubiel forest". The steep slope 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 into the impressive Saltina Gorge. After the descent to the floodplain landscape in the "Grund", the path follows the Tafernabach over five wooden footbridges to the former Taferna inn. Along artfully designed switchbacks, you overcome the last steep stage to the pass height.
Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Chilchnüowand - Mittubäch - Hopschugrabe - Simplonpass
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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, hike to Simplon Pass, hiking time approx. 4 hours.
Attractions on this stage:
Literature
"Hiking at Simplon"
The publication "Hiking at Simplon" (2008) is a real treasure trove of stories and facts from many different areas.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, composed the contributions of numerous authors into an impressive overall view. Over 368 pages, eight routes of the unique Alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented with a great variety of natural, cultural and historical treasures and curiosities.
CHF 48.– plus packaging and shipping costs; available at the Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Village, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)
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Book your hiking experience in the form of ViaStockalper hiking packages and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.
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