--- title: "ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Brig - Simplonpass)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/viastockalper-stockalperweg-brig-simplonpass" description: "La prima tappa del sentiero Stockalper conduce da Brig al Passo del Sempione. Lo storico attraversamento alpino si snoda lungo quattro generazioni di strade (romana, Stockalper, napoleonica, Strada Nazionale). Arricchito da importanti testimonianze culturali e da un’affascinante flora alpina, il tutto inserito in un imponente scenario montano, il sentiero Stockalper è un’esperienza memorabile. Le attrazioni lungo la storica ViaStockalper raccontano innumerevoli storie. Per vivere appieno queste esperienze, consigliamo di percorrere l’itinerario in tre tappe. Forfait escursionistici ViaStockalper Prenotate le vostre vacanze lungo il sentiero Stockalper, dalla Svizzera all’Italia. Seguite le orme del geniale Kaspar Stockalper attraverso il Passo del Sempione. Brig–Gondo in 4 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 499.– incl. hotel, trasporto bagagli e molto altro Brig–Domodossola in 7 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 969.– incl. hotel, mezza pensione, trasporto bagagli e molto altro. Prenotate qui o scoprite di più" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3765369/539b744b34c125114935259a98965fabafbfb7a64732315ca8eb843f270d3545/in-den-fels-gehauener-weg.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Brig - Simplonpass) ================================================== - 20.02 km long - Difficulty: difficult - Condition: very difficult - Great panorama - Hike in den Fels gehauener Weg Auf der Passhöhe Historischer Stadel bei Ried-Brig, Brei Brigerberg Stockalperweg Brigerberg Im Hintergrund die Ganterbrücke Gantertal Stockalperweg oberhalb Mittubäch **Note - Blocking:** Please note the  on the route diversion in the "Bachtschugge" area - 7:30 h - 20.02 km - 1,677 m - 364 m - 672 m - 2,003 m - Difficulty: difficult - - Start: Brig - Destination: Simplon Pass The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track expanded over 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has come to life again in recent years as a cultural hiking route. **La prima tappa** del sentiero Stockalper conduce da Brig al Passo del Sempione. Lo storico attraversamento alpino si snoda lungo quattro generazioni di strade (romana, Stockalper, napoleonica, Strada Nazionale). Arricchito da importanti testimonianze culturali e da un’affascinante flora alpina, il tutto inserito in un imponente scenario montano, il sentiero Stockalper è un’esperienza memorabile. Le attrazioni lungo la storica ViaStockalper raccontano innumerevoli storie. Per vivere appieno queste esperienze, consigliamo di percorrere l’itinerario in tre tappe. **Forfait escursionistici ViaStockalper** Prenotate le vostre vacanze lungo il sentiero Stockalper, dalla Svizzera all’Italia. Seguite le orme del geniale Kaspar Stockalper attraverso il Passo del Sempione. **Brig–Gondo** in 4 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 499.– incl. hotel, trasporto bagagli e molto altro **Brig–Domodossola** in 7 giorni. Prezzo a partire da CHF 969.– incl. hotel, mezza pensione, trasporto bagagli e molto altro. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (17%) Asphalt (10%) Gravel (1%) Trail (35%) Path (37%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions From Stockalper Castle in Brig, the trail follows the historic “Römerweg” through open meadows and the hamlet of Brei to the “Chräjubielwald.” You’ll navigate the steep slope at “Chalchofe” via two switchbacks. The hillside path above Schallberg, built by Kaspar Stockalper in 1667, offers spectacular views of the Saltina Gorge. From Schallberg, the stage follows the restored “Talweg Ganter” through the Ganter Valley toward Rothwald. Above Mittubäch, the route finally leads into the Tafernatal and up through artfully winding switchbacks to the Simplon Pass summit.All hikers heading to the Simplon Pass are strongly advised to follow the orange detour signs from Schallberg and not to descend into the “Grund.” The original section via “Grund” is closed indefinitely due to an acute risk of rockfall. The hiking times apply when traveling by PostBus to the first location listed: \*Schallberg – Talweg Ganter – Rothwald – Simplonpass 14 km / 5 h / 1,081 m elevation gain / 374 m elevation loss \*Eisten, Ganterbrücke – Rothwald – Simplonpass 9.5 km / 3.5 hrs / 826 m elevation gain / 296 m elevation loss \*Rothwald, Schutzhaus – Simplonpass 5.1 km / 2 hrs / 469 m elevation gain / 212 m elevation loss Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. For all hikes, good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**By train or PostBus to Brig station Read more **Parking**There are various parking garages available in Brig. Read more **Public transportation** You can conveniently travel by train (SBB) to Brig main station. Various PostBus lines are available at the station. Read more Additional information Light variant: PostBus to Schallberg, hike to Simplon Pass, hiking time approx. 4 hours. Attractions on this stage: - - - Read more 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) Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Book your hiking experience in the form of and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper. Read more Safety guidelines The hike is undertaken at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. Read more Map You can obtain the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the Brig and Simplon tourist offices. Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map 9.26 km - Hike - Tour 8.89 km - Hike 13.25 km - Hike 19.52 km - Hike Show more Contact 3900 Brig Download GPX file - - - -