Winter Hiking Trail Mattmark
Saas-Almagell
2/12°
OpenThis relaxing winter hike far away from the ski slopes leads over the cross-country ski run to “Ejiu sand” and over snow-covered hills to the Mattmark Dam and back to the village.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
14 kmDuration
3:55 h
Description
The tour leads from the village square in Saas-Almagell via parking space of the cable cars and the main road to the Mattmark AG equalising 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
Start
Village square, Saas-Almagell (1671m)
Destination
Village square, Saas-Almagell (1671m)
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
- 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 in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511). In Saas-Grund, change at Saas-Grund Post to the Postbus in the direction of Saas-Almagell (bus 513). Get off at the Dorfplatz stop.
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 after the church turn left towards Saas-Almagell.
Parking
Large car park available after the Dorfplatz.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Saas-Fee/Saastal. Valais/Wallis Promotion is not responsible for the content provided.