- Brief description
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Over 850-year-old larch trees, old Maiensässe, rugged cliffs of the Chrummbach... all this and much more can be admired in a few metres from Simplon Dorf.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Simplon Dorf, Post
- Route
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Simplon Dorf (1,476 m)0.1 kmHotel Fletschhorn0.2 kmHeji2.4 kmBleiken-Kapelle2.7 kmGabi3.6 kmHotel Fletschhorn6.1 kmSimplon Dorf (1,476 m)6.1 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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From Simplon Dorf, the trail leads over the deeply cut Chrummbach to the opposite "Hitte", single-farmed, formerly temporarily inhabited Maiensässen.
The "Hittuwald" above consists of giant larches, some up to 850 years old. With the abandonment of the keeping of goats, which up to 50 years ago devoured the young trees, the old larches are displaced again by the young growth in the long term.
From the Bleikenkapelle the path leads down to Gabi with connection to the Stockalperweg and back up to Simplon Dorf.
- Directions
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Simplon Dorf - Brücke über die Doveria - Hüttenwald (Hittuwald) - Heji - Gabi - Stockalperweg - Simplon Dorf
- Highest point
- 1,479 m
- Endpoint
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Simplon Dorf, Post
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Equipment adapted to the weather is indispensable. For all hikes, it is strongly recommended to wear good, sturdy mountaineering boots.
- Safety instructions
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The hike is at your own risk. Insurance is the responsibility of the hiker.
- Tips
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In Simplon Dorf a visit of the bakery and alpine dairy is worthwhile. Enjoy the Italian flair in one of the restaurants.
- Additional information
- Arrival
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By post bus or private vehicle from Brig or Iselle.
- Public transportation
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Simplon Dorf is easily accessible by post bus.
- Parking
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Parking is available in Simplon Dorf.
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AuthorThe tour Rundweg Simplon Dorf is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Aletsch Arena
1494
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Saastal
489
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Simplon
137