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Simplonpass - Mäderlicka - Rothwald
Hiking Route
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MäderlückePhoto: Michael Waeber, Hans Steinbichler
This hike takes you from the Simplon Pass in a southeasterly direction over the Mäderlicka and near the SAC Hut Monte Leone over the Chaltwasser Pass to Rothwald.
moderate
Distance 10.9 km
4:30 h
889 m
1,138 m
2,887 m
1,749 m
By post bus you reach the Simplon Pass (2005 m.a.s.l.). The path begins at the hospice and leads in the direction of Chaltwasser. Here a detour to the SAC hut Monte Leone is possible. The path continues to Mäderlicka (2887 m.a.s.l.). The descent is very steep and requires good footwear. Partly slippery and rock scree as a base. Via Hohbiel you reach the bus stop in the Rothwald.
Further information can be found at www.brig-simplon.ch
Author’s recommendation
Enjoy the two pass crossings Chaltwasser and Mäderlicka.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,887 m
Lowest point
1,749 m
Best time of year
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
0.5 km
Path
10.1 km
Road
0.3 km
Rest stops
Hotel GanterwaldHerberge Hospiz Simplon
Hotel Simplon-Blick
Hotel Monte Leone
Safety information
The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.Tips and hints
Further information on www.brig-simplon.ch
Start
Simplonpass, Hospiz post bus stop (1,997 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'645'534E 1'121'868N
DD
46.246707, 8.029043
DMS
46°14'48.1"N 8°01'44.6"E
UTM
32T 425151 5121917
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Destination
Rothwald, bus stop
Turn-by-turn directions
Simplon Hospiz - Chalti Wasser - Mäderlicka - Jochtwald - Rothwald
The hike can be continued from Rothwald to Brig via the Stockalperweg.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
From Brig you travel by post bus to the Simplon Pass.Getting there
By post bus or private vehicle to the Simplon Pass.Parking
Parking is available on the Simplon Pass and in Brig.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'645'534E 1'121'868N
DD
46.246707, 8.029043
DMS
46°14'48.1"N 8°01'44.6"E
UTM
32T 425151 5121917
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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.
Book recommendations for this region:
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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.Difficulty
moderate
Distance
10.9 km
Duration
4:30 h
Ascent
889 m
Descent
1,138 m
Highest point
2,887 m
Lowest point
1,749 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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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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