- 2:15 h
- 5.62 km
- 404 m
- 404 m
- 783 m
- 1,186 m
- 403 m
- Start: Mund
- Destination: Mund
The circular hike starts in the saffron village of Mund and leads via the hamlet of Warbflie to the grotto chapel in Gstein.
The chapel lies hidden under a massive, flat overhanging rock. On the rock, an eight-meter-high wooden cross draws attention to the chapel of grace. It commemorates a Marian apparition in 1857. This event continuously attracted pilgrims, so that between 1885 and 1887 a first chapel was built. In 1983/1984 the old chapel was demolished and a new grotto chapel was built. The rock on which the alleged apparition was seen today forms the protective roof. Experience the irresistible and mysterious attraction of this secluded place.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
The hike starts in Mund at the post bus stop. Cross the road and follow the signs towards Warbflie. At the next road, follow its course, pass through the hamlet of Warbflie, and continue to the end of the road. From here the path leads directly to the chapel in Gstein.
For the return journey, follow the path downhill until you cross the BLS tracks. Then walk along the tracks for a short moment before crossing the BLS tracks again and starting the ascent back to Mund. At the hamlet of Unner Warbflie, you reach a road from which a hiking trail branches off to the left up to Mund shortly afterward. After crossing the road once more, the path continues and you will soon arrive back at your starting point.
Tour information
Loop Road
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as enough supplies of food and drinks, should be carried as there might be no opportunities to stop or shop available or open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, for safety reasons you should always have a suitable hiking map with you. Take sticks or other aids with you.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or northwest Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig
From northwest 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: motorway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig
Or via Domodossola – Simplon pass – Brig
Birgisch / Mund
From Brig you reach Birgisch and Mund via Naters.
Parking spaces are available next to the church and the bus stop in Mund.
You can take the post bus to Mund village and start your route there.
Additional information
If you have any questions, please contact:
Belalp Bahnen AG
bahnen@belalp.ch
+41 (0)27 921 65 10
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
tourismus@belalp.ch
+41 (0)27 921 60 40
Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
Want to know more about saffron, the "red gold"? Then visit the Saffron Museum in Mund.
Safety guidelines
Despite the "unmissable" marking of the hiking trails, for safety reasons we always recommend carrying a suitable hiking map so that, for example, in case of a thunderstorm or emergency you can quickly find a safe area.
Especially in autumn, attention must also be paid to the fact that fallen leaves can cover unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees may still fall or branches may drop. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can have muddy and slippery sections. You must expect such path impairments when undertaking a hike.
Not all rocks or cliffs are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you feel certain path sections are not passable for you, you should avoid them.
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