Walliser Sonnenweg, Stage 3/4

Regional route No. 61, Stage 3: Gampel – Ausserberg

Description

Regional route: No. 61 (Crans-Montana – Brig)
Length: 12 km
Ascent • Descent: ↑ 640 m • ↓ 260 m
Lowest point • Highest point: 640 m • 1034 m
Hiking time: 3 h 40 min
Grade: easy
Fitness level: medium

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

Panoramic hike on high-level BLS railway Südrampe (south ramp). Popular classic hike beside the Lötschberg Railway tracks to imposing Bietschtal bridge. Lovely path beside historic water channels (suonen) to hanging bridge; superb views at Brägji and Riedgarten.