- 1:45 h
- 5.89 km
- 11 m
- 517 m
- 681 m
- 1,198 m
- 517 m
- Start: Mund
- Destination: Naters
This hike starts in the saffron village of Mund. Mund is the only place in Switzerland where, according to centuries of tradition, the spice of saffron is still planted today. Crocus savitus grows here on the sunny high plateau and is harvested in the season between October and November. Between 30 and 1000 flowers are picked per day and the precious spice is then extracted from the pistils of their blossoms.
The hike leads from here into the Gredetschtal valley for a while before the path crosses the Mundbach stream at Mundchi and continues along the mountain to Birgisch. Once in Birgisch, it is worth taking a short detour to the chapel and admire the 14th century crucifix.
Now follows the actual descent to Naters. On the last few metres down to Naters, follow the Way of the Cross, which pictorially retraces the Passion of Jesus from his imprisonment in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death on the cross.
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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
Birgisch / Mund
From Brig you can reach Birgisch and Mund via Naters.
You can find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Safety guidelines
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 damage to paths 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.
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