Carl Zuckmayer Winter Hiking Trail
Saas-Fee
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OpenThis path was created in 1996 in honor of the writer Dr. Carl Zuckmayer and leads through the larch forest around Saas-Fee. The path is accessible in both summer and winter.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
5.2 kmDuration
1:30 h
Description
From Haus Vogelweide, the former residence of Carl Zuckmayer in the Wildi area, the groomed winter hiking trail leads towards Bärufalla and further to Mälchbodu. Continuing straight ahead and slightly uphill, you reach Café Alpenblick, located in the snowy forest on the Sonnenberg Hannig. The descent to Saas-Fee follows the zigzag path starting behind Café Alpenblick. Looking north, there is a beautiful view of the snow-covered village and then you reach Honeggu, located on the outskirts of Saas-Fee above the village. From there, the path branches off towards Wildi and returns you to the starting point at Haus Vogelweide.
Turn-by-turn directions
Haus Vogelweide - Bärufalla - Mälchbodu - Café Alpenblick - Honeggu - Haus Vogelweide
Start
Haus Vogelweide Saas-Fee (1831m)
Destination
Haus Vogelweide Saas-Fee (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
Public transport
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus heading to Saas-Fee (bus 511).
Approach
The Saas Valley is easy and convenient to reach by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you arrive via Bern through the Lötschberg car train. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car train. From the south, it is accessible via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car train, and from the west, you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
From Visp, drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the 'Killerhof' roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, after the church, turn right towards Saas-Fee.
Parking
You can find parking spaces in the car park directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.
