The Stigwasser dates from the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Bisse de Wyssa dates from the fifteenth century.

Total length : Approximately 10 km.

Altitude : Between 1240 and 1550 metres.

Route time : Between 3 and 4 hours. 

Location :  These two bisses are located above Naters in the region of Mund to the right of the Rhône. 

Difficulty : Bisses spectacular. For people who suffer from vertigo, we can avoid the return by the vertiginous part of the bisse Wyssa by borrowing the tunnel of the bisse of Stollen (Wässerwasser Stollen). Bisses very little frequented. To be done in loop beginning with the Stigwasser. Oberschta can also be done as a loop with Stigwasser or Wyssa starting at Birgish.

Ordinance Survey map 1 : 50’000 : no. 274 T Viège (Visp).

Best period : May to early October.

Departure

Take the bus from Brique to Tähischnu. The Stigwasser Bisse begins between Tähischnu and Mund, about 200 metres below the the hairpin bend in the road between the two (sign-posted).

tinerary

Follow the bisse to where it takes water following the beautiful river in the magnificent little valley as far as the Bisse de Wyssa,direction Strick, Gredetschtaal (about 300 metres difference in altitude) The start of the Wyssa Bisse is clearly indicated. At first it crosses pasture pastures before following the vertiginous walls. The route is intersected by numerous tunnels. During the climb you cross the route of the Wässerwasser Stollen that can be used by people who are prone to vertigo. For this itinerary, after just over a kilometre you will reach a tunnel of one kilometre in length. This tunnel is lit but we advise taking a pocket lamp. On exiting the tunnel, you can follow the path of the bisse which flows in the open air well above your starting point. Follow the bisse along the road as far as the first junction. From here, follow the sign-posts to your starting point (towards Mund, Roosse, Dichtuhüs) on a good path across meadows.

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Interaktive Map (Stigwasser and Wyssa)

Interaktive Map tunnel route (Stigwasser and Wyssa)

Loop ride Oberschta and Stigwasser

Loop ride Oberschta and Wyssa

Public Transport TImetable

A varied and shady trail. In the small valley of Mundchi, you will find a number of picnic spots.

The little valley of Mundchi, though at 1500 metres altitude, is wild and alpine in character. Mund has a reputation for saffron, but you should also taste the local dried mutton as well as the cured coriander sausage.