Brandalp–Eischoll Irrigation Channel Trail (Route 181)

Brandalp – Breite Stäg – Eischoll · Eischoll, Valais · Switzerland

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Point to pointRoute typederived from the track

10.1 kmDistance

3 hDuration

ModerateRecorded effort

308 mAccumulated ascent

Difficulty scale

Historic recorded designation; not verified as fitness or technique.

These groups reflect the recorded general designation, not a verified fitness or technical grade. Terrain, exposure, chains and ladders must be assessed separately; read the source notes. No SAC grade is inferred.

Official technique (source wording): medium mountain hiking trail
Official fitness (source wording): medium

SAC T-grade: not verified

Painted waymarks: not verified

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Safety and route notes

Existing editorial notes, not live trail status. Any check date below applies only to that static check; recheck official notices and local conditions before departure.

Paths along the channels can be narrow; check current conditions and transport timetables before setting off.

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Track with 1,322 imported points

Altitude and elevation

Elevation profile

1595 mStart altitude

1213 mMinimum altitude

1821 mMaximum altitude

308 mAccumulated ascent

686 mAccumulated descent

226 mAltitude differenceestimated · maximum altitude minus start altitude

About the trail

SchweizMobil local hiking route 181 in the Valais, following historic irrigation channels (Suonen) from Brandalp via Breite Stäg down to Eischoll. Official federal Wanderland geometry: 10.1 km measured (operator publishes 10 km), about 3 h, +308 m / -686 m, medium technique on mountain hiking trails. Paths along the channels can be narrow; check current conditions and transport timetables before setting off. Source: Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) / SchweizMobil Open Government Data. Attribution: Bundesamt für Strassen, Kanton, Stiftung SchweizMobil. Official classification: medium mountain hiking trail; medium fitness. Source: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-181. Classification checked 25 October 2026.

Getting there and access

Location:: Brandalp – Breite Stäg – Eischoll · Eischoll, Valais · Switzerland
Track start:: 46.27458, 7.79779
Parking:: No data

Start coordinates: 46.27458, 7.79779

Check public transport and mountain roads before leaving; some routes close in winter.

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