Salwald - Bättchrizji

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7.06 km long
Round trip
Difficulty: medium
Condition: medium
Great panorama
Hike
  • 3:15 h
  • 7.06 km
  • 577 m
  • 575 m
  • 1,597 m
  • 2,174 m
  • 577 m
  • Start: Mund (1223 m)
  • Destination: Mund
The ascent to Bättchrizji is relatively steep at times, but the view and the silence at Bättchrizji are definitely worth it.

The hike starts at the Salwald restaurant above Mund. First follow the usual hiking trail to Hourmattewald. After a while, the path branches off into a smaller path. The path leads steadily uphill through the beautiful forest to Bättchrizji. The tranquillity and views from this magical place are priceless and worth every drop of sweat. The descent leads back to the starting point via Alpe Brischeru.

The trail can also be started in Mund. The hike is then approx. 2:15 hours longer.

Good to know

Pavements

Unknown
Street
Asphalt
Trail
Path

Best to visit

suitable
Depends on weather

Directions

The hike starts at the saffron village Mund and leads you steeply uphill at first. Between Tähischinu and Färchu you pass the first small chapel. From here you can see up to Bättchrizji, below you can see the hamlet of Bodma. Once you reach the top of the rock in the forest, you can enjoy the view. On the right edge of the picture you can see the village of "Finnu". The path is now pathless in places and leads up to Bättchrizji. It lies behind hollows and humps and is not easy to find. And finally you reach the long-awaited Chrizji (cross). 

Tour information

  • Loop Road

  • Stop at an Inn

Equipment

Sturdy shoes, clothing suitable for the weather, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drink, should there be no refreshment or shopping facilities available or open. The trail is only marked with "cairns" in places. For safety reasons, you should always have a suitable hiking map with you. Walking sticks can make hiking easier.

Directions & Parking facilities

Arrival by car

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 a car park at the Salwald restaurant or a little higher up in the Äbi.

Take the post bus to Mund village and start your tour there.

You can find the timetable and further information on how to get there at: www.sbb.ch 

The Salwald restaurant can only be reached by car.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch 

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

Enjoy a refreshment on the cosy terrace of the Salwald restaurant.  Or how about a visit to the saffron museum in Mund?

Safety guidelines

Despite the "impossible to miss" marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always have an appropriate hiking map with you, so that you can quickly find a safe area in case of a thunderstorm or emergency, for example.

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 path obstruction 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 think that certain sections of the trail are not passable for you, you should avoid them.

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Location and Contact

Salwald - Bättchrizji
3903 Birgisch