- Brief description
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The circular hike leads from Naters via Hegdorn to the suspension bridge Massegga and via the Rote Meile back to Naters.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Naters, Marktplatz (676 m)
- Route
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Brig (691 m)Naters (673 m)0.1 kmHegdorn2.0 kmBitsch3.4 kmBrig (691 m)6.6 kmNaters (673 m)7.1 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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The new suspension bridge between Naters and Bitsch is only about 40 metres long, but it provides an impressive view of the Massa Gorge.
This bridge reopens a connection that is particularly popular between spring and autumn.
The suspension bridge is right on the doorstep, so to speak, as it can be reached thanks to a short hike from Naters via Hegdorn.
- Directions
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Start from Naters via Klosi in the direction of Hegdorn. From there, continue to the suspension bridge. The trail is not easy to find, but it is well signposted. The trail starts at the hamlet of "Hegdorn" and leads you down towards the Massaschlucht gorge. From the suspension bridge, you reach the bottom of the valley at Bitsch in ten minutes. From there you continue along the popular Red Mile promenade back to Naters.
Naters - Hegdorn - suspension bridge - Bitsch - Naters
- Highest point
- 903 m
- Endpoint
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Naters, Marktplatz
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks, should there be no refreshment stops or shopping facilities available or open. Although the trail is very well marked throughout, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you for safety reasons. Take sticks or other aids with you.
- Safety instructions
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Despite the "untraceable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find your way to a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.
Especially in autumn, you should also be aware that leaves lying on the ground can hide bumps, roots, stones or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall over or branches can fall down. Especially in adverse weather conditions, muddy and slippery passages can occur on natural paths. You have to expect this kind of path impairment when you go on a hike.
Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. In some cases surefootedness is required. If you are of the opinion that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
- Tips
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Enjoy a coffee at the Bistro CappuGiro in Bitsch.
You can finish off in Naters at the Cafe Zuckerpuppe with local products.
- Additional information
- Arrival
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Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or north-western Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From north-western Switzerland: A6 Berne - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (Lötschberg tunnel car transport) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From eastern and central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car transport; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenenpass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli - Domodossola - Simplonpass - Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard tunnel (over the pass in summer) - Martigny: A9 motorway - Sierre: Sierre - Brig main road.
Or via Domodossola - Simplon Pass - Brig
Hegdorn
From Brig you can reach Hegdorn via Naters
- Public transportation
- Parking
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AuthorThe tour Round walk Massegga Suspension Bridge is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Aletsch Arena
1494
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Brig Simplon
492
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Naters
199