- 0:55 h
- 11.50 km
- 66 m
- 1,070 m
- 1,091 m
- 2,098 m
- 1,007 m
- Start: Mountain station of the cable car on Belalp (2100m)
- Destination: Birgisch car park (1093m)
The Nessel loop trail takes you through alpine meadows, fields of blueberries and along the Nessjeri Suone (ancient irrigation channel) to Nesselalp. It is well worth taking a few minutes to take in the breath-taking panorama with the 18th century Maria of the Snow chapel in the foreground. From Nesselalp, the trail leads you over rock slabs and tree roots. As of Chittumatte, the trail gets stonier and dustier as you approach Birgisch. Advanced biking skills are required for the route between Belalp and Birgisch.
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Equipment
We recommend bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell, clothing suitable for the
weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.
Directions & Parking facilities
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
Blatten bei Naters
From Brig you can reach Blatten bei Naters via Naters, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
You can find more info at:
Blatten near Naters can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can reach Belalp from Blatten by cable car.
Birgisch
Take the post bus from Brig to Birgisch car park and start your tour there.
You will find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.belalp.ch
Additional information
Belalp Bahnen AG
Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG
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Safety guidelines
Use marked bike trails and routes only, and observe all signposting. Please close gates after passing
through. Please be considerate to walkers and to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness level and ability. All riding is at one’s own risk.
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