Mountain bike tours
Saltina Loop
Brig
12/17°
ClosedThe Saltina Loop starts in Brig and leads from there to Termen and further into the lower Nesseltal. After an ascent of around 1000 metres in altitude, a refreshing ride through the forest follows until the ride ends in the Alpine town of Brig.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
27.36 kmDuration
4:00 h
Description
The Saltina Loop starts in Brig, where the first turn-off is taken in Brig into Hofjistrasse heading east. Following the road, the tour leads leisurely up to the Biela. From there it continues eastwards until it reaches the village of Termen. After reaching the easternmost point, a sharp right turn follows. The trail now continues along the Basweri. The trail continues through the forest over the Ganterbach and the Taferna. Then the trail leaves the lower Nesseltal valley and continues to the Wickertkreuzweg. Then the Sältina is crossed and the trail leads along the new Simplon road back to Brig.
Turn-by-turn directions
Brig - Biela - Termen - lower Nesseltal - Brig
Start
Brig, train station (671m)
Destination
Brig, train station (671m)
Author's recommendation
Enjoy a snack in one of the restaurants in Termen and reward yourself in the evening with a cool down in the town square in Brig.
Technical information
Altitude
1503m
672m
Ascent
+1053m
Descent
-1053m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Brig is well served by public transport.
Approach
Brig is well signposted from all directions.
Parking
There are numerous parking facilities in Brig.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Brig Simplon Tourismus AG. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
