World Nature Forum in Naters – Old Village of Naters loop from Brig Bahnhofplatz

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World Nature Forum in Naters – Old Village of Naters loop from Brig Bahnhofplatz

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World Nature Forum in Naters – Old Village of Naters loop from Brig Bahnhofplatz

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3.51km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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72 m

Iron sculpture 'Connections' by Edelbert W. Bregy, Brig Railway Station

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Brig flood (1993)
In September 1993, several weeks of sustained precipitation were followed by three days of very intense precipitation, which led to the Saltina in Brig overflowing its banks …

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598 m

Furka Oberalp Railway Bridge (Disused)

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This (closed) bridge used to carry the tracks of the Furka-Oberalp-Bahn (merged into the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn) over the Rotten between Brig train station and the Naters stop.
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867 m

World Nature Forum in Naters

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it is best to have a look at the homepage, it is also worth visiting, especially with children.

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1.25 km

Old Village of Naters

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Absolutely worth seeing, definitely recommended

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1.33 km

Ancient Linden Tree, Naters

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very old linden tree

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1.90 km

View of Naters from the metal bridge

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It actually means two bridges that, due to their stiffened construction, do not vibrate so quickly when you step on them. If you are not afraid of heights, you can …

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2.27 km

Picnic area with a view of Visp and Brig

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Benches with tables for large and small families ... or couples ... or singles

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3.42 km

Brig Railway Station

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Brig station "heart of the Brig settlements"
Brig train station is the heart of the Brig and Naters settlements, which is on the other side of the Rhone. Up until …

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3.51 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

870 m

847 m

376 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.04 km

783 m

590 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

11°C

6°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 4, 2024,🇨🇭 Brig 🇨🇭 über die Rhone nach Naters und auf schönsten Felsen- und Brückenwegen zurück

Today, our short visit to Switzerland was unfortunately already over. But since our train to Germany doesn't leave until 1:30 p.m., we decided to go on a wonderful hike in Brig to pass the time. A hike with a fascinating mix of culture, history and nature experiences.
The path took us directly from Brig train station across the young Rhone …

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