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Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

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Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

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Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

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Location: Simplon, Brig, Valais, Switzerland

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1. Simplon Pass Eagle Monument – Hopschusee loop from Rosswald

4.74km

01:39

160m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Simplon Pass Starting Point – Simplon Hospice loop from Simplon Dorf

16.1km

04:40

430m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Chaltwasser Waterfalls – Monte Leone Hut loop from Rosswald

14.5km

06:45

980m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Vanessa

November 9, 2020

The symbol of the Simplon Pass is the golden eagle. The stone bird of prey was erected during World War II. The pass had an important meaning at the time: the connection was then militarily expanded from the border to Italy to the top of the pass.

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Cathrin

August 21, 2020

The eagle is the symbol of the Simplon.

It was built during the active period in World War II. As a symbol of vigilance, it was created by the 11 Mountain Brigade in memory of the “Watch on the Simplon”.

The following inscription is on the base:

"IN THE FREEDOM OF THE MOUNTAINS THERE IS AN IMPORTANT TIME MADE OF HARD GRANITE: A REMEMBERED FAITHFUL DUTY FULFILLMENT, A PERMANENT ADMINISTRATION TO BE WILLING AND AWAKE FOR OUR FREEDOM."

In 2019, the Simplon Eagle will celebrate its 75th anniversary as the Simplon's landmark. In order to be able to show itself from its best and most beautiful side, the Alder was extensively renovated in autumn 2018.

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Za🚀Exsplorex

September 19, 2023

Vigilant and Attentive, It Protects the Territory🌲Under its Look,,The Eagle🦅of the Simplon Pass 🏔️Excellent for a 360 Degree Panorama

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Location: Simplon, Brig, Valais, Switzerland

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Simplon Pass Eagle Monument

1. Simplon Pass Eagle Monument – Hopschusee loop from Rosswald

2. Simplon Pass Starting Point – Simplon Hospice loop from Simplon Dorf

3. Chaltwasser Waterfalls – Monte Leone Hut loop from Rosswald

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