Winter Hike Mattmark
Saas-Almagell
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OpenThis relaxing winter hike away from the ski slopes leads along the cross-country ski trail to the "Ejiu Sand", continuing over snow-covered hills to the Mattmark reservoir and back again.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
14 kmDuration
3:55 h
Description
The winter hike begins at the village square of Saas-Almagell and leads through the village of Saas-Almagell to the parking lot of the mountain railways and continues alongside the road to the balancing reservoir of Mattmark AG in Zermeiggern. On the left side is the Zermeiggern chapel. The chapel originally built in 1707 was relocated and rebuilt in 1962 during the construction of the reservoir.
From the roadblock, the path continues along the cross-country ski trail through the snow-covered valley to the "Ejiu Sand," where the trail ends. On the prepared path it continues over the bridge and zigzags across the road up to the north moraine. From here you hike through an alpine winter landscape. At the next bridge (with a barrier) the path turns right and follows the markings over the plain up to the foot of the dam. After the last ascent on the dam, you can enjoy the view of the wintry Mattmark lake and the silence.
The return route follows the same trail back to Saas-Almagell.
Turn-by-turn directions
Start
Village square, Saas-Almagell (1671m)
Destination
Village square, Saas-Almagell (1671m)
Author's recommendation
- Take your time and enjoy the peace away from everyday life.
- Want to shorten the return route? Then bring a sled (not an official sledding path – descents at your own risk).
Technical information
Altitude
2205m
1671m
Ascent
+534m
Descent
-534m
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 PostBus towards Saas-Fee (Bus 511). In Saas-Grund at the Post stop change to the PostBus towards Saas-Almagell (Bus 513). Get off at the Dorfplatz stop.
Approach
The Saas Valley is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle. From the east you come via the Furka pass or the Furka car shuttle. From the south we are accessible via the Simplon pass or Simplon car shuttle and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
From Visp you drive south towards Saas-Fee. In the "Killerhof" roundabout towards Stalden take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.
Parking
Large parking lot after the village square.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.