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Brig
Brig-Glis

Brig - Grindji - Ried-Brig - Brig

Moderate

3.8

(4)

21

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Brig - Grindji - Ried-Brig - Brig

02:24

7.82km

270m

Hiking

From Brig, follow the course of the Saltina River to the Saltina Bridge. Here, a beautiful path begins along the river. The subsequent climb to Ried-Brig is steep, but the view from the high plateau over the Rhone Valley is breathtaking. After a short break, you hike through forests and meadows, past the old village center and the Hotel Simplon, until you arrive back in Brig.

This hike is particularly recommended in spring and autumn, as the shady location and the waters of the Saltina ensure pleasant temperatures. The trail is easy to walk, but a good level of fitness is required. The Saltina Gorge, which you cross on a beautiful, level path along the water, is particularly beautiful. You will also be impressed by Stockalper Castle, a three-towered regional landmark located on the old Simplon road in Brig-Glis.

The hike begins and ends at Brig Train Station, which is accessible by public transport.

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Last updated: May 12, 2025

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 421 m for 13 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.63 km

Saltina Gorge

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Nice flat path along the water into the gorge.

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7.21 km

Stockalper Palace

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The Stockalper Palace is perhaps the most imposing palace of the 17th century that can be found in Switzerland. Kaspar Stockalper was the builder and owner of his time, hence the name. He was a comparatively unscrupulous early capitalist of his day, who had no shame in bribing, cheating, and buying or selling anything that promised him any profit. It was the envy of his fellow human beings that at some point drove them to exile him from his estate. - In addition to the moral of the story, the really impressive castle remained, which regularly presents itself from its most beautiful side in the sunset and is clearly worth a photo. Incidentally, the best view of this is from the park in front.

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7.58 km

Bahnhofstrasse Brig

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Bahnhofstrasse is Brig's promenade and at the same time the place where hikers and holidaymakers spend their time in Brig and the surrounding mountains.

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7.82 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.56 km

1.55 km

1.12 km

552 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.47 km

414 m

360 m

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Thursday 9 July

25°C

13°C

68 %

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April 20, 2025

From Brig, follow the course of the Saltina River to the Saltina Bridge. Here, a beautiful path begins along the river. The subsequent climb to Ried-Brig is steep, but the view from the high plateau over the Rhone Valley is breathtaking. After a short break, you hike through forests and meadows, past

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