Attractions around Ried-Brig

Great way, even if there are many pedestrians on the way. The view into the deep gorge is just as impressive as the countless small waterfalls. One of them flows … read more

After a really tough ascent, there’s the reward up here: a wonderful panoramic view, a stamp for the Stoneman card and the prospect of a seemingly endless descent into the Binntal.

Ernen is always a beautiful little Valais village with old narrow streets. Especially recommended at the time of the music festivals in August. Very nice concerts in the little church.

A worthwhile goal in a big setting

The symbol of the Simplon Pass is the golden eagle. The stone bird of prey was erected during the Second World War. The pass was very important at the time: … read more

This increase is definitely tough! A reasonable Berg translation makes sense here, with my 1x11 circuit I reached my limits here. At least one can easily understand when it is … read more

Wonderful section on the trail to Binn

Beautifully located stamping station on the outskirts of the mountain village of Binn, you have a beautiful view of the old town center and the historic bridge.

Stockalper Castle, Brig
Lord of the Castle Kaspar Stockalper
Kaspar Stockalper (1609 - 1691), who is often erroneously given the middle name "Jodok", was undoubtedly the most influential person in … read more

You should have a great view of the glacier here. When I was up here, I just didn't see anything. It was so foggy that I could barely see the … read more

A beautiful high-altitude place with a great view. The highest wine-growing in Europe takes place here.

Rosswald (1,819 meters) is a (largely) car-free holiday resort high above Brig with a view of the Lower Valais. A small ski area, many holiday homes, some gastronomy - a good base for long-distance hikes.

The ascent to the Saflischpass is very varied. Immediately after Binn near the Heiligkreuz bridge, the road begins to rise. First on asphalt, later on gravel road. It is always … read more

The Twingischlucht has long been part of the route from the Goms over the Albrun Pass to Piedmont, there are even remnants of an old Roman road. But it was … read more

Fort Gondo was built entirely into the mountain during World War II. The fortress can be reached from above via a long tunnel that can be used by bike. It … read more

The Simplon Pass connects the Rhone Valley in the Swiss canton of Valais with the Val d’Ossola in the Italian province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Lake Maggiore. The glaciated Fletschhorn towers … read more

Jost Sigristen House, Ernen
Martin Jost, Meier (government governor) and banner lord of the Zenden Goms, built the house on the Unteren Hen gert in 1581. The square timber block … read more

Iron sculpture, Brig train station
A gift from the municipality of Brig-Glis to mark the 100th anniversary of the Simplon Tunnel
In honor of the “100 Years of the Simplon … read more

Iron sculpture, Brig train station
A gift from the municipality of Brig-Glis to mark the 100th anniversary of the Simplon Tunnel
In honor of the “100 Years of the Simplon … read more

Every summer since 2005, the Landschaftspark Binntal has been inviting regional and international artists to realize artistic projects along the old road through the Twingischlucht. In 2016 we came by … read more