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Winterwandern auf dem SimplonpassPhoto: Marco Schnyder, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Before reaching the destination of the hike, you walk through various untouched landscapes with breathtaking views. Particularly interesting: along the hiking trail you will see the Barral House and the Old Spittel. The Barral House is an impressive and fascinating H-shaped building that was originally built for seminars and then used by the Swiss Army. The Old Spittel is the former hospice, built in 1650 by Kaspar Stockalper.
At this point you have the option to leave the path at the nearby Hospiz-Niederalp bus stop or walk back the same way until you reach the Simplon Pass again. It is advisable to return to the starting point by bus.
The winter walking trail is not groomed every day. Following snowfall, it may take a few days for the trail to be groomed again. Before setting off, please check the date of the last grooming and the weather and snow conditions since then.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes. Valais/Wallis Promotion accepts no liability for the accuracy and completeness of information on this website.- Bring a map. Download full description of this route including largescale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
- Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
- Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather. • Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
- Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.
Tips and suggestions
More information about the destination:- Brig Simplon: www.brig-simplon.ch
Roadbook
Altes Spittel
Simplon Dorf, Hospiz-Niederalp
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Brig railway station, you can easily reach the Simplon Pass by PostBus (line 631). The winter hiking trail starts at the “Simplonpass, Simplonblick” bus stop.Directions
By car, follow the A9 national road from Brig to the Simplon Pass.Parking
Free parking is available on the main road, right at the start of the walk.Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Our recommendation:
- Hiking poles
- Snowshoes
- Good and waterproof footwear
- Weather-dependent (waterproof) and warm clothing
- Headwear
- Sunscreen
- Provisions
- Camera
Printout of the hiking trail (click “Print” to download)
You can rent snowshoe equipment at Glacier Sport Brig/Naters. (+41 27 923 46 46)
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions