Cycling in Brig
1 cycling route from Brig, Switzerland, 20 km, 20 km mapped in all, with up to 1,395 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (70 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 57% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 2,049 m on Simplon Pass from Brig. Best months to ride: Jun to Oct.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 20 km
- Biggest day
- 1,395 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- Jun to Oct
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 57% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane.
- High point
- 2,049 m on Simplon Pass from Brig.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Brig
Brig offers a notable cycling route up the Simplon Pass. The route is 19.6 km long, starting from Brig and passing through Naters, Ried-Brig, Schallberg, Rosswald, Berisal, Rothwald, and finishing at Kulm. This point-to-point ride includes a substantial climb mainly tackled over 18.2 km starting from the beginning of the ride and ending at an elevation of 2049 m above sea level. The climb gains 1362 m at an average gradient of 7.5%, with a maximum gradient of 20.2%.
Cyclists can expect paved surfaces on 96% of the route with a small portion of 4% gravel or unpaved road. There are 10.9 km on main roads without a cycle lane, and the longest stretch without services such as cafés or shops is 5.1 km. There are three railway stations near the route, providing access and exit points.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain involves a major mountain climb on the Simplon Pass with an average gradient of 7.5% over 18.2 km, reaching a height of 2049 m. Gradients reach up to 20.2%, indicating steep sections.