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Schneeschuhtrail Doruwaldji
Snowshoeing
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Schneeschuhlaufen Rothwald mit Blick auf den SimplonpassPhoto: Silvio Burgener, Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Experience the fascination of snowshoeing in the beautiful winter world of the Rothwald. Where you can glide through snow-covered and untouched winter landscapes.
moderate
Distance 6 km
3:00 h
468 m
500 m
2,223 m
1,723 m
You reach the mountain inn Wasenalp coming from Rothwald, Ganterwald or Egge. You hike up to the Antonius Chapel. This is where the winter snow shoe trail begins. Above the chapel you hike into the Doruwaldji. The trail takes you gently uphill past the hamlet of Bärufalle to the valley station of the Chastelegga ski lift. Follow the ski slope to the panorama restaurant Mäderlicka. Through the Jochwald forest you return to Rothwald.
Author’s recommendation
Ganterwald, Wasenalp and Mäderlicka, in these restaurants you can have a meal and enjoy the view.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Risk potential
Highest point
2,223 m
Lowest point
1,723 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Cardinal direction
Track types
Forested/wild trail
4.3 km
Path
0.2 km
Road
1.4 km
Unknown
0.2 km
Rest stops
Hotel GanterwaldRestaurant Mäderlicka
Safety information
This route is only accessible when the piste is open (danger of avalanches)!
The trails are marked with wooden poles with a purple coating. In addition, reflective light bands are attached. We ask you to follow the marked routes in the interest of our forest and wildlife. Waste should be put back in your rucksack.
Tips and hints
More tours and snowshoe trailsStart
Wasenalp (1,754 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'646'202E 1'125'501N
DD
46.279346, 8.038061
DMS
46°16'45.6"N 8°02'17.0"E
UTM
32T 425890 5125535
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Destination
Mäderlicka
Turn-by-turn directions
From the mountain guesthouse Wasenalp you hike up to the Antonius Chapel. This is where the winter snow shoe trail begins. Above the chapel you hike into the Doruwaldji. The trail takes you gently uphill past the hamlet of Bärufalle to the valley station of the Chastelegga ski lift. Follow the ski slope to the panorama restaurant Mäderlicka.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Brig the Rothwald can be easily reached by post bus.Getting there
Post bus stops are available in both Ganterwald and Rothwald.Parking
Free parking is available in Ganterwald and Rothwald.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'646'202E 1'125'501N
DD
46.279346, 8.038061
DMS
46°16'45.6"N 8°02'17.0"E
UTM
32T 425890 5125535
w3w
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking maps are available from the Brig and Simplon Tourist Offices.
Equipment
Clothing adapted to the weather conditions is indispensable.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
468 m
Descent
500 m
Highest point
2,223 m
Lowest point
1,723 m
Morning
Afternoon
Avalanche conditions
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Statistics
2D
3D
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
km
Duration
: h
Ascent
m
Descent
m
Highest point
m
Lowest point
m
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