Saflisch Bike

The varied Saflisch Trail offers a wide view over the Rhone Valley from the Binntal, across the sunny ridge of Rosswald, to the Alpine town of Brig.

Starting from Binn, the Saflisch Trail leads westward through the Binntal to the Heiligkreuz junction. Then the route heads east again, where varied sections follow through the Binntal Landscape Park. A highlight of the first stage is the Saflischpass, which is reached after a demanding climb. From Saflischpass, the trail continues to Rosswald. This part of the descent leads from Rosswald to Schallberg and then through the forest to Ried-Brig. In the last stage, the trail follows the new Simplon road into the Alpine town of Brig.

Swisstopo topographic maps 1:25,000: Simplon

Get the Valais/Wallis mountain bike map to discover the best routes in the region. The tourism office in Brig provides information materials and brochures on mountain biking in the destination.

Binntal

In Binn, cross the bridge and follow the paved road to Heiligkreuz. Here, you cross another bridge to the other side of the valley. Continue on the paved road, which now ascends a bit more briskly. The ascent is quite pleasant for alpine climbs. The asphalt surface then ends, and you continue on the stabilized road heading east.

The road ends. Follow the signs towards Saflischpass on the trail. Below the scree slope of the Huwetz, you reach Saflischpass.

Follow the trail now until you reach the reservoir lake of Rosswald. Attention: swimming is prohibited! Those who want to swim will find a bathing lake with a playground and picnic tables near the mountain station.

At Fleschbode, where there is also a restaurant, the trail turns right onto the stabilized gravel road to Alpe Rosswald. Passing the chapel Maria zum Guten Rat, you descend towards the mountain station of the Rosswald cable cars.

Follow the marked bike trail «Rosswald Trail» towards Stückiegga and enjoy the descent on the trails to the valley station of the Rosswald cable cars. Before the valley station, turn left and continue to Bleike near Ried-Brig. The last meters are on the Stockalperweg until you reach the Alpine town of Brig.

Brig, train station