From Simplon to Spitzhorli and Altes Spittel
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Simplon-Simplonpass
-8/-4°
This run starts at the famous Simplon Pass, climbs to a rocky summit and traverses a rolling hillside in a beautiful and varied loop before reaching the old hospice.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
20.19 kmDuration
4:33 hDescription
Turn-by-turn directions
From the Simplon, Monte Leone bus stop or parking area, the trail heads uphill through Beschmoos to the Üsseri Nanzlicke Pass. An additional 150 meters makes a short out and back to tag the summit of Spitzhorli. Returning to Üsseri Nanzlicke, continue downhill past the Straffolsee before angling upward to the Sirwoltesattel. A steep and sometimes rocky descent leads past the few stone houses of Chluismatte and then follows the Chrummbach to Nideralp. Follow thesigns for the Stockalperweg and you’ll pass Altes Spittel before arriving back at the start.
Simplon, Monte Leone - Beschmoos - Üsseri Nanzlicke - Spitzhorli - Üsseri Nanzlicke - Straffolsee - Sirwoltesattel - Chluismatte - Nideralp - Altes Spittel - Simplon, Monte Leone
Start
Simplon, Monte Leone (1988m)
Destination
Simplon, Monte Leone (1985m)
Author's recommendation
Technical information
Altitude
2725m
1799m
Ascent
+1178m
Descent
-1180m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Tags
Public transport
Approach
Parking
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion