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Alter Spittel (Old Hospice) Simplon Pass

Alter Spittel (Old Hospice) Simplon Pass

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Alter Spittel (Old Hospice) Simplon Pass

Name: Alter Spittel (Old Hospice) Simplon Pass
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Location: Simplon, Brig, Valais, Switzerland

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

15.6km

04:32

420m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ägerbrigga Stone Bridge – Egga Village loop from Simplon Dorf

11.8km

03:30

360m

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3. Bistinepass – Sirwoltesee loop from Simplon Dorf

15.2km

06:48

900m

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

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Käthe & Barti HDL

September 7, 2023

The former hospice "altes Spittel" stands below the Alptafel Niwe east of the Gampisch plain. Kaspar Stockalper had the tower-like building built to offer mules, goods and pack animals free protection. The upper three floors served as a summer residence for the Stockalper family. The building was completed in 1666. Merchants and mule drivers were accommodated up until 1831, before the old hospital was replaced by the hospice on the Simplon Pass. Today the Stockalperweg leads directly past the old Spittel.

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Volker Rump 🌲〽️

August 1, 2024

Impressive building from the late Middle Ages

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Chalet Wisi 🇨🇭

August 2, 2024

Unfortunately, a visit is not planned

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Location: Simplon, Brig, Valais, Switzerland

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Alter Spittel (Old Hospice) Simplon Pass

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

2. Ägerbrigga Stone Bridge – Egga Village loop from Simplon Dorf

3. Bistinepass – Sirwoltesee loop from Simplon Dorf

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