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Valais
Brig
Simplon

View of Hopschelsee – Lake below the Simplon Pass loop from Simplonpass

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Switzerland
Valais
Brig
Simplon

View of Hopschelsee – Lake below the Simplon Pass loop from Simplonpass

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4.3

(10)

101

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View of Hopschelsee – Lake below the Simplon Pass loop from Simplonpass

05:28

13.4km

740m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

28 m

Simplon Hospice

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Born in the Napoleonic Era as a barracks🪖..now the Simplon Hospiz🏤 Managed as an excellent refreshment point🍲 with overnight stay🛌Dedicating time to nature🌲

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986 m

View of Hopschelsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here it is only a few steps to the beautiful mountain lake with a wonderful panorama. A hiking trail leads all the way around and its picturesque shore is ideal for a leisurely break.

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3

1.20 km

Alpe Hopsche

Highlight • Settlement

A small alpine pasture with houses with stone-covered roofs.

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4

3.63 km

View of the Simplon Area

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Wonderful view of the Simplon area

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5.43 km

Üsseri Nanzlicka

Highlight • Mountain Pass

üsseri Nanzlicka, crossing Nanztal to the Simplon area

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6

8.35 km

Bistinepass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Bistinepass (2,417 meters) is located in a Nordic-looking environment, the view is dominated by the striking Bietschhorn on the other side of the Rhone Valley.

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12.7 km

Simplon Pass Starting Point

Highlight • Mountain Pass

You can go on simple excursions🚶 in the Sempione Pass basin🏔️with a circular tour⭕in all seasons❄️☀️

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12.8 km

Lake below the Simplon Pass

Highlight • Lake

The Simplon Pass connects the Rhône Valley in Valais with the region around Lake Maggiore. There are several natural and artificial lakes on the hill. The mule track over the pass was expanded in the 17th century by the merchant Kaspar Stockalper.

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

3.68 km

566 m

350 m

140 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

3.83 km

428 m

413 m

201 m

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Highest point (2,580 m)

Lowest point (1,890 m)

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Saturday 27 June

17°C

10°C

44 %

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