- 1:18 h
- 3.52 km
- 256 m
- 256 m
- 1,003 m
- 1,186 m
- 183 m
- Start: Mund (1223 m)
- Destination: Mund
Did you know why Munder saffron is more valuable than gold? And how, according to legend, it was curiously smuggled into Mund? You can find out the answer to these and many other exciting questions on the saffron nature trail in Mund.
The starting point of the saffron nature trail is the village centre. From there, you can take a tranquil circular path that leads through saffron fields and meadows with an impressive view of the Rhone Valley. During the hike, there are currently six stations with information boards that provide information about the Munder saffron culture in German and French. Visitors learn, for example, why the culinary prodigy saffron may only be picked and processed by hand, or who its worst enemies are. Information about history, origin, culinary, cultivation, processing, botany and Munder tradition is conveyed. The saffron nature trail is a fun way to hike in nature. A section of the trail is wheelchair accessible!
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Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
Suitable for Pushchair
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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, then take the cable car to the car-free Belalp.
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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