Schallberg – Brig

Hiking trails & Routes

Schallberg – Brig

Moderate

5.0

(2)

hikers

Schallberg – Brig

01:49

5.70km

10m

Hiking

This section of the Stockalper Trail offers impressive alpine flora against a majestic mountain backdrop and is a true experience. The trail begins at Schallberg and descends along the slope path, built by Stockalper in 1667 and offering impressive views of the Saltina Gorge. The trail winds its way through…

by Brig Simplon

Last updated: May 12, 2025

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Stockalperweg at Gfaltewald

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To bypass the impregnable Saltina Gorge, Stockalper had to build the trail along the upper edge of the almost vertical cliffs, some of which drop 300 meters.

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3.20 km

Late Medieval Barn

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The log building, raised on stilts, stands on a base of horizontal and vertical beams on a foundation wall. The entrance to the barn, with its awning boards, is located …

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5.08 km

Stockalper Palace

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The Stockalper Palace is perhaps the most imposing palace of the 17th century that can be found in Switzerland. Kaspar Stockalper was the builder and owner of his time, hence …

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5.45 km

Bahnhofstrasse Brig

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Bahnhofstrasse is Brig's promenade and at the same time the place where hikers and holidaymakers spend their time in Brig and the surrounding mountains.

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5.70 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.88 km

1.58 km

443 m

355 m

219 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

1.49 km

720 m

247 m

219 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 12 October

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1°C

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Comments

April 20, 2025

This section of the Stockalper Trail offers impressive alpine flora against a majestic mountain backdrop and is a true experience. The trail begins at Schallberg and descends along the slope path, built by Stockalper in 1667 and offering impressive views of the Saltina Gorge. The trail winds its way

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