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View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Saas-Almagell

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View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Saas-Almagell

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View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Saas-Almagell

05:06

16.3km

600m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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499 m

Playground and Duck Pond in Saas-Almagell

Highlight • Rest Area

This beautiful and well-kept duck and fish pond and this very nice playground are located near the center of the village. Families with children will certainly not get bored here!

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7.60 km

Icicle Tunnel at the Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Cave

When you arrive at the reservoir on the side of the Mattmark restaurant, you should definitely walk a short distance along the east side to the tunnel and cross it. …

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3

8.25 km

View of the Valais Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the dam you have a great view of the Saas Valley and the Valais mountains.

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4

8.70 km

Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can walk all the way around the lake and take the PostBus to the dam wall.

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5

14.4 km

Zermeiggern Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Zermeiggern Chapel also serves as a memorial site where those who died in the Mattmark disaster are commemorated.

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.71 km

4.41 km

3.07 km

1.16 km

Surfaces

7.52 km

5.95 km

1.58 km

941 m

356 m

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