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Simplon Bergalpe Circular Hike
Brig / Simplon, canton Valais
A scenic high-altitude circular hike across the Simplon plateau, passing alpine meadows, wetlands and mountain lakes including Hopschusee and Rotelsee.
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- ↑ 300 m
- Descent
- ↓ 300 m
- Duration
- 2.5 h
About this route
This circular hike explores the Simplon plateau at high altitude, crossing alpine meadows, wetlands and past the small mountain lakes Hopschusee and Rotelsee. The route offers wide mountain panoramas and is suitable for an easy but scenic half-day tour.
Information from Valais/Wallis Promotion. View original source
Difficulty
Physical effort, technical demands, trail conditions, ascent and duration — this says nothing about exposure.
Fear of heights
Exposure only: drop-offs, narrow paths on steep slopes, traverses, bridges and ladders. Assessed independently of the difficulty grade.
Why this rating?
Open plateau walking with some wide views; paths are not described as narrow or exposed. Assessed as generally suitable (2/5).
- Exposed sections
- Not yet available
- Narrow trail sections
- Not yet available
- Suspension bridges
- Not yet available
- Ladders
- Not yet available
Weather
Season: Not yet available- Conditions
- Awaiting live feed
- Precipitation
- —
- Wind
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Live mountain forecasts for 46.25°N / 8.03°E arrive with the weather integration.
Route facts
- Start
- Simplon Pass
- End
- Simplon Pass
- Route type
- Loop
- Highest point
- Not yet available
- Best season
- Not yet available
- Coordinates
- 46.252°N / 8.033°E
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