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Suone Birgisch – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Birgisch

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Switzerland
Valais

Suone Birgisch – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Birgisch

Hard

4.7

(3)

11

hikers

Suone Birgisch – View of the Aletsch Glacier loop from Birgisch

07:20

20.0km

1,180m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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488 m

Suone Birgisch

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Suonen mouth / Birgisch
Suonen are the historic irrigation canals of the Valais. These consist of open trenches that bring the precious and fertile water from the mountain streams - …

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2

4.74 km

Nice view over the cities Brig-Glis and Naters. View of the Simplon area. The Matterhorn can also be seen from there.

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3

5.33 km

View of the Aletsch Glacier

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Unique view of the Aletsch Glacier. Must have seen...

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7.56 km

Nesseri Irrigation Channel

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Beautiful path along the Nesseri to Nessel.

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8.69 km

Nessjeri Stream

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You just have to have been there.

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9.70 km

Hamilton Lodge

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Now called Hamilton Lodge. Beautiful decor and a lovely seating area by the fireplace. Friendly staff. Good food.

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7

10.2 km

Alpe Bäll Cheese Dairy

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Really good cheese to be had.

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16.4 km

Here you have a magnificent view towards Monte Leone and Hübschhorn

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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.5 km

1.99 km

1.45 km

1.32 km

794 m

Surfaces

9.15 km

5.65 km

2.32 km

1.38 km

1.32 km

145 m

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Lowest point (1,010 m)

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