Simplonpass-Simplon Dorf
EASY (0.9/10)Simplon Hospiz → Simplon Dorf
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Simplonpass-Simplon Dorf is a 8.2 km point-to-point easy hiking route in Switzerland, running from Simplon Hospiz to Simplon Dorf. The route covers 46m of ascent and 530m of descent, with elevations ranging from 1,495m to 1,979m. Allow approximately 2h 09m for the full route.
The route is divided into 2 segments. In contrast, the 3.2 km from Simplon Hospiz to Wyssbodehorn is much gentler.
With 89% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance.
Budget roughly 921 kcal of energy expenditure and 1.3 L of water.
Mid-altitude route up to 1979m. Accessible May–October.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Trail Splits
Waypoint-to-waypoint breakdown with estimated hiking times (Naismith's Rule).
| Segment | Dist | ↑ Ascent | ↓ Descent | Time | Cum. km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
📍 Simplon Hospiz → Wyssbodehorn | 3.2 km | +21m | -194m | 50 min | 3.2 |
⛰️ Wyssbodehorn → Simplon Dorf | 5.0 km | +26m | -335m | 1h 18m | 8.2 |
| Total | 8.2 km | +46m | -530m | 2h 09m | 8.2 |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌤️ Mixed shade and exposure. Sections above 2000m are fully exposed. Lower sections offer some tree cover. Sun protection still recommended.
Current Conditions
Conditions for June
✅ Snow unlikely at this elevation in June. Trail conditions expected to be clear.
Snow Conditions
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 8.2 km, 46m ascent, max altitude 1979.3m, ~2h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 1L water bottleNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Energy bars & gelsEst. 921 kcal burn
- 🧴 Sunscreen SPF 50+UV intensifies above 1500m
- 🧢 Sun hat / capExposed alpine terrain
- 🕶️ Sunglasses (cat 3+)Snow & rock glare at altitude
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in November, December, January
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Simplon Hospiz to Simplon Dorf (8.2 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
⛰️ Peaks
- Staldhorn 2.0 km off trail
- Tochuhorn km 0.1 · 2.1 km off trail
📍 Nearby Places
- Alter Spittel km 1.6 · 1.1 km off trail
- Egga 2.1 km off trail
- Tschyfe 2.2 km off trail
- Bärnetscha km 4.7 · 2.2 km off trail
- Hotosse km 2.6 · 2.2 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Local Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Simplon Hospiz
- End
- Simplon Dorf
- Start Coordinates
- 46.24454, 8.02170
- OpenStreetMap
- View on OSM →
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