Walliser Sonnenweg, Stage 4/4

Regional route No. 61, Stage 4: Ausserberg – Brig

Description

Regional route: No. 61 (Crans-Montana – Brig)
Length: 17 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 540 m • ↓ 900 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 669 m • 1048 m
Hiking time: 5 h
Grade: easy
Fitness level: medium

Regional route No. 61: Walliser Sonnenweg: Stages; 0. Crans-Montana – Leukerbad; 0. Gampel – Ausserberg; 0. Leukerbad – Gampel; 0. Ausserberg – Brig

Suonen (irrigation channels) and the BLS railway line accompany this stage. Impressive view of the Baltschieder viaduct. Pipes for irrigating the dry south-facing slopes line the route. Information columns on the BLS Südrampe section and Swiss Guards Museum provide fascinating information.