At an altitude of around 1,800 metres, Rosswald sits on a high plateau north of the Monte Leone massif, at the edge of the Simplon region. The village belongs to the municipality of Termen in the district of Brig in the canton of Valais. Its character is shaped primarily by winter; circular trails, a snowshoe trail and a cycling tour add options for active days. St. Anna Chapel also provides a cultural highlight. Which of these themes shapes your stay may also play a role in choosing when to travel.
Winter sports and toboggan runs
The ski area extends up to 2,600 metres and has four ski lifts. It covers 25 kilometres of slopes rated blue, red and black. The size of the area and the slope ratings may change as it is adapted in the future. The ski area began developing in the mid-20th century; the cable car was built in 1953 and the first slopes were prepared. A kids’ park with a conveyor belt is located right by the mountain station.
The two toboggan runs differ mainly in their starting points: one begins right at the cable car and heads towards Resti. To start the other, you first need to climb for ten minutes. After a few bends, the runs cross and continue downhill to the valley station in Ried-Brig. Whether they operate depends on conditions. This gives you two different starting options, without requiring both runs to begin from the same place.
Exploring on foot and by bike
The Bergwasser circular trail is 4.70 kilometres long, takes 1.5 hours and is rated moderate. Rosswald also offers three circular trails across the alp.
The Rosswald–Fleschboden snowshoe trail is easy to walk with suitable equipment and in suitable conditions, and is also suitable for beginners. Its descent gets plenty of sun and offers views into the Rhône Valley as far as Central Valais; visibility depends on the weather.
A cycling tour is also described: it begins at the mountain station, goes via Resti and returns to the valley station. St. Anna Chapel provides a cultural counterpoint to outdoor activities. It has a lovely Gothic altar with a relief of St. Michael and painted wings.
Scenery, history and travel
Historically, Rosswald was used for grazing and alpine farming. The steep slopes towards Gantertal and Ried-Brig were used for forestry. Today, Rosswald is a car-free zone with numerous chalets and a modern ski area.
The season is a practical starting point when planning your overnight stay: in summer, you can reach Rosswald by cable car or road; in winter, only by cable car from the valley station in Ried-Brig, at around 1,030 metres. You can reach the valley station by car or PostBus from Brig. If you are travelling by PostBus, check the timetable before setting off. Parking spaces for cars in Ried-Brig are free; parking conditions may change.
More destinations
More places within the same destination:
For the overview of the wider destination: Brig.
