ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Brig

5:30 h
12.31 km
1,606 m
220 m
672 m
2,003 m
1,331 m
Start: Brig, train station
Destination: Simplonpass

The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track developed more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived as a cultural hike for several years now.

Note - Closure: Please note the information on the diversion in the "Bachtschugge" area

The first stage of the Stockalperweg leads from Brig to the Simplon Pass.

The historic Alpine crossing runs along four generations of roads (Roman, Stockalper, Napoleon, National Road). Combined with cultural highlights and an impressive alpine flora in an imposing mountain backdrop, the Stockalperweg is a real experience.

The sights along the historic ViaStockalper tell many stories. So that you can fully enjoy these experiences, we recommend that you walk the route in 3 stages.

ViaStockalper hiking package

In the footsteps of ingenious Kaspar Stockalper over the Simplon Pass. Brig-Gondo in 4 days. Price: from CHF 359 incl. hotel accommodation, luggage transfer, free PostBus travel, packed lunches, admission to museums, guided tour of Stockalperschloss and much more.

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Note - Blocking: Please note the information on the route diversion in the "Bachtschugge" area

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Directions

Passing the Stockalperschloss in Brig, the path leads along the so-called "Römerweg" through open meadowland via the hamlet of Brei to the "Chräjubielwald". The steep step to "Chalchofe" is overcome 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 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 serpentines you cross the last steep step to the top of the pass.

Brig-Glis - Brei - Schallberg - Chilchnüowand - Mittubäch - Hopschugrabe - Simplon Pass

Tour information

Cultural Interesting

Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.

Directions & Parking facilities

By train or post bus to Brig, train station

There are several parking garages in Brig.

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

There are several post bus lines available at the station.

Additional information

Variant light: Post bus to Schallberg, hike to Simplonpass, hike time approx. 4 hours.

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Literature

"Wandern am Simplon"

The publication "Wandern am Simplon" (2008) is a veritable treasure trove for stories and facts from very different areas.

Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, has composed the contributions of numerous authors to the impressive overall picture. On 368 pages eight routes of the unique alpine and mountain region Simplon are presented in a great variety of natural, cultural and historical treasures and curiosities.

Fr. 48 plus packaging and shipping costs; available from Ecomuseum Simplon, 3907 Simplon Dorf, ecomuseum@simplon.ch (ISBN: 978-3-905756-31-9)

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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author

Book your hiking experience in the form of the ViaStockalper package and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.

Safety guidelines

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

Map

You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the Brig and Simplon Tourist Office.

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