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Simplonpass - Spitzhorli - Simplonpass
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Aufstieg zum SpitzhorliPhoto: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Hike from the Simplon Pass up to Spitzhorli. You will enjoy a fantastic view over the Alps.
moderate
Distance 12.2 km
4:30 h
772 m
772 m
2,727 m
1,996 m
You've always wanted to climb a peak. The hike to the Spitzhorli is ideal for small and large summit climbers. Whether as a performance or family hike. The trail is varied and offers wonderful views. Especially on the Spitzhorli the panorama is overwhelming.
Author’s recommendation
Don't forget to immortalize yourself in the summit book.
Difficulty
moderate
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,727 m
Lowest point
1,996 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
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Track types
Asphalt
0.4 km
Forested/wild trail
1.3 km
Path
9.9 km
Road
0.6 km
Unknown
0 km
Rest stops
Herberge Hospiz SimplonHotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone
Safety information
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.Start
Simplonpass, post bus stop (2,000 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'617E 1'122'188N
DD
46.249581, 8.030148
DMS
46°14'58.5"N 8°01'48.5"E
UTM
32T 425240 5122235
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Destination
Simplonpass, post bus stop
Turn-by-turn directions
You walk from Simplon Pass in the direction of "üsseri Nanzlicke". You can follow the signs to "Glishorn". At "unnere Rossusee" you walk straight ahead and no longer in the direction of Glishorn. After about 30 minutes you will reach the "üsseri Nanzlicke". From here the hiking trail goes up to the right to Spitzhorli.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
You can reach the Simplon Pass easily by post bus.Getting there
Travel by private vehicle or post bus up to the Simplon Pass.Parking
You can park on the Simplon Pass.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'645'617E 1'122'188N
DD
46.249581, 8.030148
DMS
46°14'58.5"N 8°01'48.5"E
UTM
32T 425240 5122235
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
You can get the SwissTopo hiking map "Simplon" at the tourist offices in Brig and Simplon.
Equipment
Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.2 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
772 m
Descent
772 m
Highest point
2,727 m
Lowest point
1,996 m
Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 5 Waypoints
- 5 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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