High route Schalb-Jungu

We recommend:

Good footwear Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest Headgear Sunscreen Water bottle Picnic Camera Binoculars (optional) Hiking poles (optional) Printed map of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download) 

For certain hikes:

Swimsuit

The mountains, a place of joy for sharing and respecting. The mountain world is a place to meet and experience unforgettable moments together – whether by bike or on foot. To ensure all users can benefit, it is essential to share this space with respect for nature and agriculture. Respectful behavior allows everyone to pursue their leisure activities under the best conditions. Inform yourself about recommendations and rules. Assess your own skills and fitness well. Using the different routes is always at your own risk.

For all hikes: 

Carry a map with you. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page. Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife. Close gates after passing through. Behave considerately towards other trail users, plants, and animals.   

For mountain hikes: 

Carry additional sunscreen. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even on cloudy days. Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal factors. Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and enough provisions (food and drink) are very important. In unstable weather, it is better to turn back early. 

For high alpine hikes:

Inform your family about your hiking route. If possible, avoid going alone. Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide. Observe warning signs indicating dangers at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels can rise quickly and without warning.

Hiking respectfully

Preparation for a hike

Regular train connections from all over Switzerland to Visp, then change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn which takes you to Kalpetran. From Kalpetran take the gondola to Embd. With the unique semi-open gondola to Schalb. At the end of the hike, the gondola takes you from Jungen to St. Niklaus. From there, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn regularly runs to Visp – Brig with train connections throughout Switzerland.

Train schedules and the connections of the Schalb cable car can be found at www.sbb.ch