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Saas-Almagell

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

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Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Almagell

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

Moderate

4.7

(35)

308

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

04:56

16.3km

560m

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: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

7.60 km

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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B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.70 km

4.40 km

3.07 km

1.15 km

Surfaces

7.51 km

5.94 km

1.58 km

937 m

355 m

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Sunday 19 July

17°C

8°C

22 %

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