Monte Leone Hut – Chaltwasser Waterfalls loop from Simplonpass

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Monte Leone Hut – Chaltwasser Waterfalls loop from Simplonpass

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Monte Leone Hut – Chaltwasser Waterfalls loop from Simplonpass

05:19

10.9km

820m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.43 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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490 m

View of the Lake Behind Simplon Hospice

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.31 km

Viewpoint of the Maderhorn and Nesterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Viewpoint of the Maderhorn (in foreground) with the Nesterhorn in the background behind Brig. There are multiple waterfall crossings in this area.

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4.65 km

View of Chaltwassersee from Kaltwasserpass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kaltwasser Pass sits on a glacial moraine from the Chaltwasser Glacier. There are excellent views of Chaltwassersee, the Bocchetta di Aurona Pass, Punta di Terrarossa and Monte Leone Hutte.

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5.39 km

Monte Leone Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A worthwhile goal in a big setting

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7.36 km

Chaltwasser Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Impressive as here the water of the glacier plunges in many streams into the depths

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9.89 km

Continental Divide Crossing at Simplon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The trail crosses the Mediterranean - Adriatic Continental Divide at this point. The Continental Divide runs down this ridge and across Simplon Pass from here. Looking up, the Divide runs …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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