Diversion

DIVERSION VIASTOCKALPER

Due to current weather events, there may be closures and diversions on the hiking trails. On this page you will find information on the condition of the Stockalper Trail and trail diversions.

Bachtschugge Engi

Reroute ‘Bachtschugge’

Due to a landslide in the ‘Bachtschugge’ area, part of the Stockalperweg at the start of the Tafernatal between Schallberg and above Mittubäch is currently not accessible. Additional rock, which can come loose at any time, makes it too dangerous to walk on.

The Talweg Ganter was restored together with the Stockalperweg and serves as a diversion for the closed section of the trail. As the 1st stage from Brig to the Simplon Pass is longer due to the closure, here are two suggestions:

Schallberg – old Ganter bridge – Rothwald, Schutzhaus – Simplon Pass
Take the Postbus to the Schallberg stop. Hike on the Talweg Ganter under the new Ganter bridge to the old Ganter bridge and into the Rothwald forest. Continue in the direction of Mittubäch, before Mittubäch turn off in the direction of the Simplon Pass.

With a length of 12.6 km, this variant is only 300 metres longer than the original route of the Stockalper Trail Brig-Simplon Pass.

Variant Light: It is also possible to start the hike from the ‘Eisten, Ganterbrücke’ stop.

Distance: 12.6 km / Ascent: 1062 m / Descent: 380 m / Duration: 4h 40min

Rothwald, Schutzhaus – Simplonpass
Take the Postbus to the Rothwald, Schutzhaus stop. Walk in the direction of Mittubäch, before Mittubäch turn off in the direction of Simplonpass.

Distance: 5.1 km / Ascent: 474 m / Descent: 219 m / Duration: 2h

Download flyer diversion

In the “Engi” area, stones and debris are released during precipitation, triggering small to medium debris flows. These can reach the national road / hiking trail. For this reason, the section “Engeloch” to “Maschihuis” cannot be hiked in the event of precipitation. Please observe the signposting and information on site.

We suggest the following alternatives:

Hiking variant

Start the hike on the Simplon Pass and follow the Stockalperweg to the bridge in the direction of “Chluismatta”. Cross the bridge and follow the road for a few metres. Walk past the houses on the hiking trail in “d’Stelli”. A few minutes before the hamlet of “Egga”, turn back onto the Stockalperweg to reach Simplon Dorf.

Tour description

Postbus option (if the pass road is open)

Walk along the Stockalperweg from the Simplon Pass to “Engeloch”. The “Engeloch” Postbus stop is just a few metres from the hiking trail. Take the Postbus one stop further and get off at “Maschihüs”. The Stockalperweg runs just a few metres from the bus stop.

This is what the hiking guests say:

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