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Alpine Passes Trail

Stage 13, Rosswald-Simplonpass
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For hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your hike for safety's sake.

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A varied stage, with panoramic scenery throughout: Alpine climb to Bortelhütte, blueberry picking above Rothwald in autumn. The trail leads along the pass road gallery from Schallbett to the Simplonpass.
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Length:
19 km
Hiking time:
Rosswald-Simplonpass: 6 h 15 min
 
Simplonpass-Rosswald: 6 h 15 min
Requirements:
medium (mountain hiking trail)
Conditions:
difficult
Height difference:
Rosswald–Simplonpass: 1200 m
Simplonpass–Rosswald: 1150 m

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Beware: snowfields possible into summer months on high-level sections
Arrival / return travel Rosswald
 
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Arrival / return travel Simplon Hospiz, Hospiz
 
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