Winter hikes

Mattmark Winter Hiking Trail

Saas-Almagell

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This relaxing winter hike far away from the ski slopes leads over the cross-country ski run to “Ejiu sand” (a hamlet near Saas-Almagell) and over snow-covered hills to the Mattmark Dam and back to the village

Difficulty

Intermediate

Length

14 km

Duration

4:05 h

Description

Shortly after leaving Saas-Almagell, you will reach the Mattmark AG compensating basin. The Zermeiggern chapel is located directly to the left. Initially built in 1707, this chapel was moved and rebuilt when the compensating basin was constructed in 1962.

After the barrier, the path continues next to the cross-country skiing trail through a snow-covered valley to the “Eiju-Sand”. The trail ends Here. Follow the groomed track over the bridge and the road zigzagging further up to the northern moraine where the trail enters an alpine winter landscape. At the next bridge (with a barrier), turn right and follow the signs up to the bottom of the dam. After the last ascent up the dam, enjoy the view over the Mattmark Lake in winter mode.

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail starts from the village square and leads through the village. After the ice rink, turn left and follow the road to Zermeiggern, where the chapel and the compensating basin are located. After the barrier, the path continues next to the cross-country skiing trail to “Eiju-Sand”. The trail ends here. Follow the groomed track over the bridge and the road zigzagging further up to the northern moraine. At the next bridge (with the barrier), turn right and follow the signs up to the bottom of the dam. The last stretch ascends along the dam to the end point.

Retrace the same route back to Saas-Almagell

Start

Village square, Saas-Almagell (1671m)

Destination

Mattmark Dam (1671m)

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Author's recommendation

Take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet far away from everyday life.

Want to shorten the journey back? Bring a sledge (not an official toboggan run - descents at your own risk).

Technical information

Altitude

2205m

1671m

Ascent

+534m

Descent

-534m

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Best time of the year

Public transport

Take the SBB to Visp and change here to the Post Bus to Saas-Fee (bus 511).

In Saas-Grund, change to the Post Bus going to Saas-Almagell (bus 513). Get off at th Saas-Almagell Dorfplatz or sports field stop.

Approach

Saas-Fee/Saas Valley can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, via Bern using the Lötschberg car transporter. From the east, cross the Furka Pass or use the Furka car transporter. From the south, via the Simplon Pass or using the Simplon car transporter, and from the west, via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.

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 left after the church in the direction to Saas-Almagell. Follow the road until Saas-Amagell.

Parking

Public car park on the right-hand side after the tourist office.

There are a few parking places at Zermeiggern.

Source

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