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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

04:57

16.4km

540m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

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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7.98 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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8.43 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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14.0 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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15.6 km

Beautiful view of Saas-Almagell

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From here you have a beautiful view of Saas Almagell and the Almagellerhorn. This lookout point is on the forest path from Saas Almagell to Saas Fee.

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16.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.98 km

4.60 km

2.71 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

7.89 km

5.34 km

1.58 km

1.40 km

227 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

17°C

6°C

21 %

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Comments

January 3, 2024,Von Zermeiggern zum Stausee Mattmark

On the right side of the dam crest you can go further, through a tunnel, from where you get a completely different view of the reservoir.

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December 28, 2024,Von Saas-Almagell zum Stausee Mattmark

The hike from Saas Almagell to the Mattmark reservoir is particularly attractive in winter. In glorious sunshine, we first walk along the cross-country ski trail to the end towards the reservoir. Then we follow the road, which is closed to car traffic because it has not been cleared, to the reservoir and reach the top of the dam at the …

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March 14, 2024,Wanderung am Mittag Richtung Mattmark Stausee.

Unfortunately I didn't get to the reservoir because all the paths were closed. The danger of avalanches is still there.

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June 19, 2023,Stausee Mattmark über Klettersteig nach Saas Almagell

By bus from Saas Almagell by bus to the Mattmark reservoir. Unfortunately currently closed due to falling rocks. Therefore change of plan and walk to the via ferrata. Also suitable for children and beginners. Super 👍 Great round with great views.

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

Playground and Duck Pond in Saas-Almagell

View of the Valais Alps

Mattmark Reservoir

Zermeiggern Chapel

Beautiful view of Saas-Almagell

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