Winter hikes

Carl Zuckmayer Winter Hiking Trail

Bei der Bärufalla

Saas-Fee

Closed

This trail was created in 1996 in honour of the writer Dr. Carl Zuckmayer and leads through the larch forest around Saas-Fee. The trail is accessible in both summer and winter.

Difficulty

Easy

Length

5.38 km

Duration

1:30 h

Description

From Haus Vogelweide, the former home of Carl Zuckmayer in the Wildi area, the groomed winter hiking trail leads towards Bärufalla and on to Mälchbodu. Continuing straight ahead and slightly uphill, you reach the Café Alpenblick, which is located in the middle of the snow-covered forest on the Sun Mountain Hannig. The descent to Saas-Fee is via the zigzag path that begins behind Café Alpenblick. Heading north, you have a beautiful view of the snow-covered village and reach the Honeggu, which lies above Saas-Fee on the edge of the village. There the path branches off towards Wildi and you reach the starting point again at Haus Vogelweide.

Turn-by-turn directions

Haus Vogelweide - Bärufalla - Mälchbodu - Café Alpenblick - Honeggu - Haus Vogelweide

Start

Saas Fee, Haus Vogelweide (1831m)

Destination

Saas Fee, Haus Vogelweide (1831m)

Author's recommendation

  • Take a short break at Café Alpenblick and enjoy the magnificent view of Saas-Fee.

Technical information

Altitude

2040m

1818m

Ascent

+220m

Descent

-220m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Tags

  • Dog-friendly
  • Round trip
  • Refreshment stops available
  • Family-friendly
  • Cultural/historical interest
Getting there
Information

Public transport

Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511).

 

Approach

Saas-Fee/Saastal can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad.You can reach us via Bern via the Lötschberg car transport from the north. You come over the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport from the east.From the south, you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and towards Saas-Fee.

From Visp, drive south in the direction of Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church in the direction of Saas-Fee.

Parking

You will find parking spaces in the car park directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.

Equipment

  • Hiking boots or winter boots with snow-grip soles
  • Spikes (depending on weather conditions)
  • Warm clothing
  • Headgear
  • Sun protection
  • Hydration and food
  • Navigation tool
  • First aid kit
  • Poles (optional)

Safety information

Use of the winter hiking trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may lead to changes to the routes.

  • Winter hiking trails require increased attention and caution with regard to weather conditions and the risk of slipping.
  • Wearing sturdy footwear with snow-gripping soles and spikes as well as equipment suitable for the weather is a prerequisite.
  • Sections of the trail with black ice are marked, but may only be walked on at your own risk.
  • Only use marked hiking trails and follow all signposts and instructions - for your own safety, to protect farm animals and to avoid disturbing the peace and quiet of wildlife.
  • Plan your hike carefully: take into account the fitness level of all participants, the weather forecast and the time of year.
  • Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn back early.
  • Pay attention to warning signs that indicate danger, especially avalanche danger.
  • Inform others about your tour and never go alone if possible.
  • Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.

Additional information

More informationaboutthedestination:

Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch

Summer Trail

View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility: N°872 Carl-Zuckmayer-Winterwanderweg

Maps

Winter hiking map Saas-Fee/Saastal

Source

This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.

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