Mountain bike tours
Brigerberg Loop
Brig
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ClosedStarting from Brig, the Brigerberg Loop leads through the municipalities of Ried-Brig and Termen, where a wide view over the Rhone Valley awaits, returning again to the Alpine town of Brig.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
25.07 kmDuration
3:05 h
Description
Starting from the train station in Brig, the Brigerberg Loop first leads through Bahnhofstrasse and further into the Burgschaft. Then follows the ascent along the old Simplon road towards Lingwurm to Ried-Brig. Following the forest road, you reach Riederwald (old Simplon Pass road). Along the former Basweri irrigation channel, the trail offers a first highlight. It continues via Burgspitz up to Termen. A final ascent following the forest road leads to z'Gartu. Now the trail leads back to Termen and into the Alpine town of Brig.
Turn-by-turn directions
Brig - Lingwurm - Brei - Riederwald - Burgspitz - z'Gartu - Termen - Biela - Brig
Start
Brig, train station (671m)
Destination
Brig, train station (671m)
Author's recommendation
Brig, Termen and Ried-Brig have many restaurants that invite you to linger.
Technical information
Altitude
1403m
672m
Ascent
+923m
Descent
-923m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Brig is conveniently accessible by train from Geneva, Bern (Zurich), or Andermatt.
Approach
You can reach Brig via Sion, Goms, or coming from the Simplon Pass.
Parking
In Brig, two parking garages and various parking spaces are available.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Brig Simplon Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
