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Alte Suon hike Bürchen – Brandalp

Alte Suon hike Bürchen – Brandalp image1
Easy
1h15min
3968m
One way
+127m
-133m

Description

Hike along the Alte Suon, which is still used today to irrigate the meadows, from Bürchen to Unterbäch or vice versa.
The path leads through a larch forest along the Alte Suon. This is a natural water channel originating in Ginals and running through the communities of Unterbäch, Bürchen, and Zeneggen, among others. In autumn, the needles of the larch trees change from a rich green to a mixture of yellow, orange, and brown before they eventually fall. This annual golden transformation of the larch forests is a fascinating event.

Transport

Coming from Brig, take the A9 towards Lausanne / Sion / Lötschberg. After 3 km, follow Route 9 (signs to Lausanne / Sion). After crossing the river, turn left into Bürchnerstrasse and follow the winding road for about 8.5 km. Then turn left into Lerchboden and follow the road. After about 2.5 km, you reach the destination.

Route GPX track