Walliser Sonnenweg Etappe 4
MODERATE (2.4/10)Brig → Ausserberg
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Walliser Sonnenweg Etappe 4 is a 16.1 km point-to-point moderate hiking route in Switzerland, running from Brig to Ausserberg. The route covers 791m of ascent and 435m of descent, with elevations ranging from 672m to 1,059m. Allow approximately 4h 53m for the full route.
With 88% of the route below 15% gradient, strong trail runners can maintain a good rhythm for much of the distance. Some pitches hit 46% gradient, so trekking poles are strongly recommended.
Budget roughly 2,598 kcal of energy expenditure and 2.9 L of water. No confirmed water sources along the route — carry all the water you need.
Low-altitude route (max 1060m). Hikeable most of the year.
Elevation Profile
Route Map
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brig → km 5.3 (824m) 673–891m | 5.3 km | +282m / -133m | 1h 35m | 📈 Climbing |
km 5.3 (824m) → km 10.6 (862m) 793–869m | 5.3 km | +130m / -92m | 1h 19m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 10.6 (862m) → Ausserberg 834–1,060m | 5.5 km | +270m / -101m | 1h 35m | 📈 Climbing |
| Total | 16.1 km | +791m / -435m | 4h 30m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
🏃 Mostly runnable with gentle terrain. Great for fast trail running.
Sun Exposure
🌲 Mostly shaded route. Good tree cover at lower elevations. Less sun exposure risk, but still carry sun protection for any exposed ridge sections.
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 16.1 km, 791m ascent, max altitude 1059.7m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestNo water sources on route
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 2598 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in December, January, February
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Brig to Ausserberg (16.1 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
📍 Nearby Places
- Im Birch 1.1 km off trail
- Schipfe km 1.2 · 1.5 km off trail
- Moos 1.7 km off trail
Route Details
- Network
- Regional Trail Network
- Sport
- hiking
- Start
- Brig
- End
- Ausserberg
- Start Coordinates
- 46.31912, 7.98816
- OpenStreetMap
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