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Alpine route Simplonpass - Glishorn

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  • Route to Glishorn - Alpine route
    Route to Glishorn - Alpine route
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    The exposed alpine route from Spitzhorli to the summit of Glishorn offers great views. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route.

    difficult
    Distance 15.9 km
    7:10 h
    994 m
    2,203 m
    2,735 m
    791 m

    This demanding alpine route offers you a magnificent view down into the Rhone valley and towards Brig. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route.

    The route starts as a mountain hike at the Simplonpass heading towards Nanzlicka and further to Spitzhorli. From now on you are on the alpine route (marked blue and white). You reach Fülhorn from Spitzhorli via the ridge. From Fülhorn you descend over scree to the plateau in front of Glishorn. The summit cross of Glishorn is accessible via a short descent and a ridge that falls away on both sides. The ridge crossing is not recommended in windy conditions.

    The descent from Glishorn down to Mattustafel is steep, so caution is advised. It is important not to miss the start of the small path about 250 meters west of the Glishorn summit. From Mattustafel to Glis, you can use the wide field road. In Glis at the Holzji stop, you can board the local bus that takes you to Brig.

    Author’s recommendation

    Plan this route well in advance. Do not underestimate the descent from Glishorn to Glis. It is steep and long.
    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    Fülhorn, 2,735 m
    Lowest point
    Holzji, 791 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 2.45%Dirt road 0.88%Forested/wild trail 7.94%Path 67.56%Unknown 21.15%
    Asphalt
    390 m
    Dirt road
    141 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.3 km
    Path
    10.7 km
    Unknown
    3.4 km
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    Safety information

    You undertake the alpine route at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker. However, you must be absolutely sure-footed and free from acrophobia on the alpine route.

    Tips and suggestions

    Further information can be found at www.brig-simplon.ch

    Roadbook

    Simplonpass - Spitzhorli - Fülhorn - Glishorn - Mattustafel - Glis

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    Simplon Pass, Simplonblick
    Glis, Holzji

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    You can reach the Simplonpass from Brig by post bus.

    Directions

    By post bus from Brig.

    Parking

    Parking spaces are available in Brig and at the Simplonpass.

    Coordinates

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    2'645'677E 1'122'250N
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    46.250131, 8.030941
    DMS
    46°15'00.5"N 8°01'51.4"E
    UTM
    32T 425302 5122295
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    Author’s map recommendations

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

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    Equipment

    Weather-appropriate equipment is essential. Good, sturdy mountain boots are strongly recommended for this alpine route. Pay attention to the weather forecast and thunderstorm warnings.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    T3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.9 km
    Duration
    7:10 h
    Ascent
    994 m
    Descent
    2,203 m
    Highest point
    2,735 m
    Lowest point
    791 m
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