Kulturweg "Wir Walser"
Hikes
· Valais
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG -
/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Kappelle Hl. RitaPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Ried BrigPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Ried BrigPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Photo spot at the Stockalper PalacePhoto: Brig-Simplon Tourismus, Valais/Wallis Promotion
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Garten Simplon va hiePhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera BielaPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Historischer Stadel bei Ried-Brig, BreiPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Achera Biela NaturlehrpfadPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Walser Werckzeug am StadelPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Sander mit KreuzPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Ried-BrigPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ Kirche Ried-Brig mit RegenbogenPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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/ BielaPhoto: Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Discover the alpine town of Brig and its recreational area in the "Grindji". You will also discover the nature reserve "Achera Biela" on the Hochplatteau am Brigerberg.
easy
9.5 km
3:00 h
251 m
251 m
The route leads through the old town of Brig to the nature trail "Achera Biela" and over the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a guided village tour through the old Ried-Brig he descends into the Brig recreation area, the Grindji. Here you return along the Saltina to the centre of Brig.
Author’s recommendation
On the hike you will learn a lot about the villages in the Valais. Enjoy a gelato on the sun terraces of the restaurants along the way.
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
923 m
Lowest point
672 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Rest. Simplon va hieRestaurant zer Mili
Safety information
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.Tips, hints and links
Brig Simplon Tourismus
Bahnhofstrasse 2
3900 Brig
Start
Brig, train station (671 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
46.318826, 7.988234
UTM
32T 422107 5129969
Destination
Brig, train station
Turn-by-turn directions
The route leads through the old town of Brig to the nature trail "Achera Biela" and over the Biela to Ried-Brig. After a guided village tour through the old Ried-Brig he descends into the Brig recreation area, the Grindji. Here you return along the Saltina to the centre of Brig.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
Brig is easily accessible by train or post bus. There are various post bus stops along the route.Getting there
By train, post bus or private vehicle to Brig.Parking
There is a multi-storey car park at the station.Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Kulturführer zur Geografie, Geschichte, Wirtschaft, Sprache und Kultur. Brig-Glis, Naters und Ried-Brig. Hrsg. Volmar Schmid, Verlag: Wir-Walser, Visp, 2001.
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking maps are available at the tourist office in Brig.
Equipment
Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.Difficulty
easy
Distance
9.5 km
Duration
3:00h
Ascent
251 m
Descent
251 m
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