- 2:30 h
- 8.86 km
- 525 m
- 1,476 m
- 2,008 m
- 532 m
- Start: Simplon Pass, bus stop
- Destination: Simplon village
The second stage of the Stockalperweg runs from the Simplon Pass to Simplon village.
The historic Alpine crossing runs along four generations of roads (Roman, Stockalper, Napoleon, main road). Combined with cultural highlights and impressive Alpine flora in an imposing mountain setting, 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 the tracks 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
At the pass summit, west of the main road, a new hiking trail runs through flat pastureland to the re-entry point of the old mule track. Along the "Alten Spittel", a section of the asphalt road, the hiking trail continues to the "Nideralp" and further to the Engiloch inn. Up to the hamlet "Maschihüs", the mule track leads through an attractive forest-pasture landscape with a partly park-like character. The most striking building on this partly medieval section of the path is the Sustengebäude near the "Engi", dating from before the Stockalper era. From "Maschihüs", the path runs parallel to the main road through the hamlet of Egga and up into the forest, where the original course of the mule track can only be guessed under the massive debris of the 1901 glacier collapse. Below the group of houses in Sengg, the mule track descends in a line perfectly adapted to the terrain down to Simplon village.
Simplon Pass - Alten Spittel - Maschihüs - Egga - Simplon villageÂ
Tour information
Cultural Interesting
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Directions & Parking facilities
Additional information
Section Simplon Pass - Alten Spittel - Engiloch: 4.7 km, 1 hour.
Section Engiloch - Maschihüs - Simplon village: 5.2 km, 1 hour 30 minutes.
Literature
"Hiking at Simplon"
The publication "Hiking at Simplon" (2008) is a true treasure trove of stories and facts from many different areas.
Dr. Klaus Anderegg, as editor, has composed contributions by numerous authors into an impressive overall view. On 368 pages, eight routes of the unique Alpine and mountain region of Simplon are presented, showcasing a wide variety of natural, cultural, 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)
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Book your hiking experience in the form of the ViaStockalper hiking packages and follow in the footsteps of the great Kaspar Stockalper.
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