- 5:20 h
- 11.05 km
- 968 m
- 968 m
- 1,410 m
- 2,064 m
- 654 m
- Start: Weiler Roosse
- Destination: Brischeru
From Egga at Flüokapälli (wayside shrine) you hike steadily slightly uphill westwards. In Meinimatte you cross the road. To the north, the trail leads you to Äbi and then climbs up to Sättle, where it meets the trail from Finnu.
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Now you hike in the forest up the loop towards Alpe Brischeru on the east side. Soon you reach a viewpoint that offers you a view over the pre-alpine area of Mund and Finnu. Let the mighty Fletschhorn, the Mischabel group with the Dom, the unmistakable Matterhorn and the radiant Weisshorn impress you. The trail takes you to the west side of the alp and then down over the western ridge, where you return to Finnu or Egga/Mund.
Finnu entry point
There is the possibility to start the snowshoe hike from Finnen (above Eggerberg). The trail leads through a hollow, past the highest chalets into the forest towards Chastler, an open plateau with an Alpine hut group. Then it continues uphill to the place Sättle, where the trail connects with that from Mund.
Good to know
Pavements
Best to visit
Directions
Equipment
Sturdy footwear, snowshoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient supplies of food and drinks should be taken, as there may be no opportunities for rest or shopping open. Although the path is very well marked throughout, you should always carry a suitable map for safety reasons. Bring poles or other aids.
Directions & Parking facilities
Arrival by car
From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, respectively Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: Main road Sierre - Brig
From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: Main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car transport Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig
From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round car transport 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 can reach Birgisch and Mund via Naters.
Parking is available to the left at the Mund Dorf stop as well as next to the cemetery.
Mund can be reached by public transport from Brig or Naters.
You can find the timetable and further travel information at: www.sbb.ch
Additional information
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
The Brischeru trail offers breathtaking views of the southern Valais Alps with the highest peaks, all located on Swiss territory.
Safety guidelines
Use of the snowshoe trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may lead to changes in the route. Blatten-Belalp Tourism assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information on this website.
Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking on "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use exclusively marked trails and observe all signposts and instructions – for your own safety, for the protection of grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
Behave considerately towards other trail users and the landscape. Take your own waste and that of others with you.
Bring additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be particularly strong in winter, even in cloudy weather.
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