--- title: "ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Simplonpass - Simplon Dorf)" url: "https://www.brig-simplon.ch/en/tour/viastockalper-stockalperweg-simplonpass-simplon-dorf" description: "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. Book here or read more" language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2753059/e16f1d2a2f4699c3ccceea63205a16acf7ea88d8bf0a5e286c7b6927ca329449/stockalperweg-viastockalper.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Brig-Simplon > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX Share ViaStockalper - Stockalperweg (Simplonpass - Simplon Dorf) ========================================================== - 9.26 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Hike Stockalperweg / ViaStockalper Hospiz Simplon Am Stockalperweg zwischen Simplonpass und Simplon Dorf Simplon Dorf am Stockalperweg Sust in der Engi am Stockalperweg Alter Spittel und Barralhaus in den Spittelmatten am Stockalperweg Alter Spittel Engi Stockalperweg mit Trockensteinmauern - 2:30 h - 9.26 km - 7 m - 525 m - 1,469 m - 2,005 m - Difficulty: medium - - Start: Simplon Pass, bus stop - Destination: Simplon village The Stockalperweg (ViaStockalper), a mule track expanded more than 300 years ago by Kaspar Stockalper, has been revived in recent years as a cultural hiking trail. 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. Read more Brig Simplon Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Pavements Street (17%) Asphalt (2%) Trail (81%) Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec 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 village Read more Tour information - Culturally interesting - Refreshment stop Equipment Weather-appropriate equipment is indispensable. Good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended for all hikes. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**Take the post bus from Brig train station heading towards Simplon or Domodossola (I). Read more **Parking**There are parking spaces available at the Simplon Pass. Read more **Public transportation**From Brig, you can travel by post bus up to the Simplon Pass. Read more 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. Read more 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) Read more Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Book your hiking experience in the form of the 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 tourist offices in Brig and Simplon. Read more Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Tour Contact 3907 Simplon Download GPX file - - - -