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Routes Switzerland Valais Simplonpass - Homatta - Simplon Dorf
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Simplonpass - Homatta - Simplon Dorf

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Margrit Kalbermatten
on the June 12, 2022

Sehr schöner Höhenweg. Von Hohbielestafel nach Simplon Dorf ...

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The high trail Simplon leads through impressive alpine flora to Simplon village. Mountain lakes, impulsive rock formations and, with a bit of luck, wild animals can be discovered.
moderate
Distance 12.2 km
Duration4:00 h
Ascent450 m
Descent972 m
Highest point2,199 m
Lowest point1,474 m

The Simplon high-altitude trail leads from the Simplon hospice in a southeasterly direction to Rotelsee. From the lake, follow the well-marked path in a southerly direction. We cross the western flank of the Hübschhorn and an impressive alpine flora accompanies us. Passing small mountain lakes we reach the Hohliecht vantage point. This is the turning point for walkers.

 

The path now bends around a rocky edge into Hohweng, the southwest flank of the Hübschhorn. The path then leads directly between the pedestals of a high-voltage pylon. Here you have to choose the path straight ahead. The old path led down to the valley on the right. Sometimes up and sometimes down we reach the shepherd's hut at the Balma and cross the Walibach. Now we are in the Alpe Hohmatta, where we have time for a rest.

 

Shortly before the two wooden huts in Hohmatta a signpost points downhill. But we continue in the same direction Hohbielestaful and continue on the good zigzag path through the Chastelberg forest to Simplon Dorf.

Author’s recommendation

You have earned a refreshment in one of the cheap restaurants in Simplon Dorf in any case.
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Silvio Burgener 
Update: July 30, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
2,199 m
Lowest point
1,474 m
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Track types

Forested/wild trail 13.89%Path 79.88%Road 6.21%
Forested/wild trail
1.7 km
Path
9.8 km
Road
0.8 km
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Rest stops

Herberge Hospiz Simplon
Hotel Post Simplon Dorf
Hotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone
Hotel Grina
Hotel Fletschhorn

Safety information

The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.

Tips and hints

www.brig-simplon.ch

 

Start

Simplonpass, Hospiz (1,997 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'532E 1'121'860N
DD
46.246636, 8.029024
DMS
46°14'47.9"N 8°01'44.5"E
UTM
32T 425149 5121909
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Destination

Simplon Dorf

Turn-by-turn directions

Simplonpass - Hohliecht - Hohmatta - Hohbielestafel - Simplon Dorf

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

The Simplon Pass and Simplon village can be easily reached by post bus.

By road

Take the train to Brig where you change to the post bus. The pass trip with the Postbus is also an experience. Get off at Simplon, Hospiz.

Parking

Free parking is available on the Simplon Pass.

Coordinates

SwissGrid
2'645'532E 1'121'860N
DD
46.246636, 8.029024
DMS
46°14'47.9"N 8°01'44.5"E
UTM
32T 425149 5121909
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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.

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Equipment

Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountain boots.
The most beautiful hikes in Valais
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Margrit Kalbermatten
June 12, 2022 · Community
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When did you do this route? June 12, 2022
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Silvio Burgener 
July 07, 2019 · Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
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When did you do this route? July 06, 2019
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
12.2 km
Duration
4:00 h
Ascent
450 m
Descent
972 m
Highest point
2,199 m
Lowest point
1,474 m
Public-transport-friendly Scenic Linear route Refreshment stops available

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