CIRCULAR HIKE MASSEGGA SUSPENSION BRIDGE

Start from Naters via Klosi towards Hegdorn. From there, continue to the suspension bridge. The path is not easy to find, but it is well signposted. The entry to the path is at the hamlet "Hegdorn" and leads you down towards the Massa Gorge. From the suspension bridge, you can reach the valley floor of Bitsch in ten minutes. From there, continue via the popular promenade of the red mile back to Naters.

Naters - Hegdorn - suspension bridge - Bitsch - Naters

Sturdy footwear, weather-appropriate clothing, sun and rain protection, as well as sufficient food and drink supplies are recommended in case no rest or shopping opportunities are available or open. Although the path is continuously well marked, for safety reasons you should always carry a suitable hiking map. Bring trekking poles or other aids.

Despite the “unmissable” marking of the hiking trails, we recommend for safety reasons to always carry a suitable hiking map so that you can quickly find a safe area, for example in case of a thunderstorm or emergency.

Especially in autumn, be aware that leaves on the ground can conceal unevenness, roots, stones, or holes in the path. After storms, trees can still fall or branches drop. Especially in adverse weather conditions, natural paths can be muddy and slippery. You should expect such path impairments when hiking.

Not all rocks or precipices are secured with ropes or railings. Surefootedness is sometimes required. If you find certain path sections impassable, you should bypass them.

Arrival by car

From Western Switzerland: A9 Lausanne - Vevey, or Northwestern Switzerland: A12 Bern - Vevey: A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre - Brig

From Northwestern Switzerland: A6 Bern - Thun - Spiez: main road Spiez - Kandersteg (car shuttle Lötschberg tunnel) - Goppenstein - Gampel - Brig

From Eastern and Central Switzerland: Andermatt - Realp (year-round Furka car shuttle; in summer via Furka Pass) - Oberwald - Brig

From Ticino (in summer): Airolo - Nufenen Pass - Ulrichen – Brig

Or via Centovalli – Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig

From Italy (Aosta, Mt. Blanc Tunnel): Aosta - Grand Saint Bernard Tunnel (in summer via the pass) - Martigny: highway A9 - Sierre: main road Sierre – Brig

Or via Domodossola – Simplon Pass – Brig

Hegdorn

From Brig you reach Hegdorn via Naters.

Hegdorn is accessible by public transport from Brig or Naters.

The SBB timetable can be found at: www.sbb.ch 

Parking is available in Hegdorn.

More information can be found at:

www.belalp.ch

If you have any questions, please contact:

Belalp Bahnen AG

www.belalp.ch

bahnen@belalp.ch 

+41 27 921 65 10

Blatten - Belalp Tourismus AG

tourismus@belalp.ch 

+41 27 921 60 40

Enjoy a coffee at the Bistro CappuGiro in Bitsch.

You can finish in Naters at the Cafe Zuckerpuppe with local products.