- 1:30 h
- 1.52 km
- 340 m
- 2,677 m
- 3,018 m
- 341 m
- Start: Hohbiel, Belalp
- Destination: Hohbiel. Belalp
The hike first leads to Bruchegg, from where you take the chairlift up to Hohbiel. Then it goes in about one and a half hours over alpine meadows to the ridge and up to Sparrhorn. The ascent poses no great difficulties and is also suitable for sure-footed children.
From the summit of Sparrhorn at 3021 m above sea level, a panoramic view opens up: the peaks of the Fusshörner are almost within reach, further down the Oberaletsch Glacier can be seen, and in the distance, among others, the four-thousanders Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Dom, and Monte Rosa can be seen.
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Directions
Hohbiel - Sparrhorn - Hohbiel
Tour information
Barrier-Free
Cultural Interesting
Summit
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks should be carried in case there are no stopping or shopping options available or open. Although the path is continuously very well marked, you should always have a suitable hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car shuttle Furka; in summer via Furka pass) - Oberwald - Brig
From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen pass - Ulrichen - Brig
Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: Autobahn A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then by cable car to the car-free Belalp.
Paid parking spaces are available at Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten bei Naters.
More information can be found at:
Blatten bei Naters is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Timetable at: www.belalp.ch
Literature
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
- Enjoy the beautiful view on the Sparrhorn
- Sign the summit register
Safety guidelines
Despite the “unmistakable” marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying a suitable hiking map for safety reasons, so that for example in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, care should be taken that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes on the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches can drop afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You should expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is partly required. If you think certain sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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