- 4:35 h
- 11.74 km
- 1,141 m
- 88 m
- 1,016 m
- 2,096 m
- 1,080 m
- Start: Geimen
- Destination: Mountain station cable car, Belalp
The hike initially leads from Geimen to Geimerblatt. The path gently climbs towards Birgisch. At first, you follow the Stockeri-Suone and the view opens down into the Rhone Valley.
From Birgisch (Ägerten), there follows a relatively steep ascent up to Nessel. It is worth looking back from time to time and enjoying the view. The Alp Nessel is ideal for a longer break. Visit the chapel "Maria zum Schnee" and the wonderful view of the Rhone Valley, the Simplon, and the Belalp.
The last stage to the Belalp is again rather gentle. On reaching Alpe Bäll, you can make a detour to the dairy and buy fresh alpine milk products. From here it is about 1 kilometer to the mountain station of the cable car.
Of course, the hike can also be done in the reverse direction starting from the Belalp.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts in Geimen and follows the signage to Geimerblatt. Here the path branches right towards Birgisch. At Sennuhüs you reach the road and follow its course to Ägerten. Then the path turns right and you begin the ascent to Chittumatte. From here it continues to Nessel and from there via Alpe Bäll to the mountain station of the cable car on the Belalp.
Tour information
Stop at an Inn
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as a sufficient supply of food and drinks, are necessary if there are no opportunities for resting or shopping or if they are closed. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Getting there 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 transport Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car transport 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: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
Geimen / Blatten near Naters
From Brig you reach Geimen and Blatten near Naters via Naters, then with the aerial cableway to the car-free Belalp.
Geimen
There are parking spaces in Geimen on the square near the chapel.
Blatten
Paid parking is available in the Chienzlichrommu and in the parking garage in Blatten near Naters.
Further information can be found at:
Geimen
Geimen is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.
Blatten/Belalp
Blatten is accessible from Brig or Naters by public transport.
You can reach the Belalp from Blatten by aerial cableway.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Enjoy the view along the hike.
Visit the Chapel Maria zum Schnee on the Nesselalp.
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmissable" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend always carrying an appropriate hiking map for safety reasons, so that in case of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, it is also important to note that fallen leaves on the ground can hide unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches drop afterwards. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths may have muddy and slippery sections. Expect such path impairments when you go hiking.
Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you find certain sections impassable, you should circumvent them.
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