# Rothwald – Wasenalp

Rothwald – Wasenalp is a ski area in the canton of Valais, Switzerland, with access from Simplon Pass, Ried-Brig. It has 3 lifts (1 T-bar, 1 platter mapped) and 9.3 km of marked pistes – 5.4 km easy, 2.5 km intermediate and 1.4 km difficult. The lifts reach 2’270 m above sea level; the lowest point is 1’750 m, a vertical drop of 520 m. Live webcams are available on the official website.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Valais |
| Municipality | Ried-Brig |
| Villages | Simplon Pass, Ried-Brig |
| Top elevation | 2270 m |
| Base elevation | 1750 m |
| Vertical drop | 520 m |
| Lifts | 3 (1 T-bar, 1 platter) |
| Pistes | 9.3 km (easy 5.4 km, intermediate 2.5 km, difficult 1.4 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | https://www.rothwald.ch/service1/webcam.php |
| Railway station | none at the base |
| Official website | https://www.rothwald.ch |
| Coordinates | 46.27475, 8.05061 |

## Lifts

- Chastelegge – Platter, 552 m, 2152→2270 m
- Rothwald - Bodmen – T-bar, 1405 m, 1750→2220 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Rothwald – Wasenalp have?**
Rothwald – Wasenalp has 3 lifts. Mapped in detail: 1 T-bar, 1 platter.

**How high is Rothwald – Wasenalp?**
The highest lift station is at 2’270 m and the lowest point at 1’750 m, giving a vertical drop of 520 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Rothwald – Wasenalp have?**
9.3 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 5.4 km blue, 2.5 km red and 1.4 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Rothwald – Wasenalp?**
Prices are published on the official website (https://www.rothwald.ch).

**Is there a live webcam for Rothwald – Wasenalp?**
Yes – live cams are available at https://www.rothwald.ch/service1/webcam.php.

**How do I get to Rothwald – Wasenalp by public transport?**
There is no railway station at the base; use the Swiss public transport planner (bus and train) to the valley station.

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