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Simplon Eagle circular route

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    Simplon Eagle
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    The Simplon Eagle circular route on the Simplon Pass offers you a 30-minute hike with varied scenery. The highlight of the 1.4-kilometer route is the Simplon Eagle.

    easy
    Distance 1.4 km
    0:30 h
    23 m
    23 m
    2,031 m
    1,995 m
    The Simplon Eagle circular route on the Simplon Pass offers you a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountain landscape at the Simplon Pass. The path starts and ends at the Simplon Pass and is ideal for stretching your legs during a short break at the pass.

    The Simplon Pass is a historic mountain pass that has remained the main trade route between Switzerland and Italy since the 17th century. Along the way, you will see various viewpoints with majestic mountain peaks. The Simplon Eagle, as a symbol of vigilance, was erected in memory of the "Watch at the Simplon" during World War II.

    Author’s recommendation

    The restaurants at the Simplon Pass invite you to linger.

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Simplon Eagle, 2,031 m
    Lowest point
    Simplon Pass, 1,995 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 51.23%Dirt road 1.88%Path 34.61%Road 12.26%
    Asphalt
    731 m
    Dirt road
    27 m
    Path
    494 m
    Road
    175 m
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    Safety information

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

    Tips and suggestions

    www.brig-simplon.ch

    Roadbook

    Simplon Pass, Simplonblick - Bergalpenstrasse - Simplon Eagle - Simplon Pass, Simplonblick

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    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    You can reach the Simplon Pass from Brig by post bus.

    Directions

    By post bus from Brig.

    Parking

    Parking is available in Brig and at the Simplon Pass.

    Coordinates

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    2'645'674E 1'122'184N
    DD
    46.249543, 8.030897
    DMS
    46°14'58.4"N 8°01'51.2"E
    UTM
    32T 425298 5122230
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    Author’s map recommendations

    Hiking maps are available at the tourist office at the Simplon Pass and in Brig.

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    Equipment

    Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy hiking boots are strongly recommended for all hikes.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    1.4 km
    Duration
    0:30 h
    Ascent
    23 m
    Descent
    23 m
    Highest point
    2,031 m
    Lowest point
    1,995 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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