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Diversion ViaStockalper
Due to a landslide in the ‘Bachtschugge’ area, part of the ViaStockalper between Schallberg and Mittubäch is currently impassable. Additional rock, which can come loose at any time, makes it too dangerous to walk on.
On this page you will find information on how to avoid this section.
Schallberg – Talweg Ganter – Simplonpass
Take the Postbus to the «Schallberg» stop. The hike follows the Ganter valley path to the old and new Ganter bridge. With a length of 12.6 km, this variant is only 300 metres longer than the original route of the ViaStockalper Brig-Simplon Pass. In Rothwald, about halfway through the hike, you pass two restaurants (Ganterwald and Schutzhaus). Light option: It is also possible to start the hike from the «Eisten, Ganterbrücke» bus stop.
Distance: 12.6 km / Ascent: 1062 m / Descent: 380 m / Duration: 4h 40min
Rothwald, Schutzhaus – Simplon Pass
Take the Postbus to the bus stop «Rothwald, Schutzhaus». The hike starts with the descent towards Mittubäch, where you will join the Stockalperweg to take the ascent to the Simplon Pass. This variant takes you around 5 kilometres.
Distance: 5.1 km / Ascent: 474 m / Descent: 219 m / Duration: 2 hours
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bus stop «Schallberg»
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bus stop «Eisten, Ganterbrücke»
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bus stop «Rothwald, Schutzhaus»
