Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

06:42

16.2km

790m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.74 km for 2.91 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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294 m

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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1.11 km

Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful climb over moraines and stone slabs with a great view over the Mattmark area.

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3.57 km

Dischtelalp

Highlight • Trail

trail crossing with a beautiful view on the Mattmark Lake

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5.74 km

Monte Moro Pass Trail Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From here, you have a magnificent view of Monte Rosa, Italy, and the Saas Valley. In the summer months, you should be up there by noon at the latest, as …

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7.06 km

Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

Highlight • Monument

The Monte Moro Pass is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The Madonnina placed on a rock spur is the symbol of the pass. This is where the Monte Rosa Tour passes.

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7.13 km

Madonna delle Nevi Statue, Monte Moro Pass

Highlight • Monument

Iconic statue of the Monte Moro pass. The staircase leading to the statue has been rebuilt, so it is easily accessible. From the statue you can continue towards Switzerland.

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.23 km

804 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

2.55 km

1.77 km

791 m

384 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,830 m)

Lowest point (2,190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 14 October

14°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

August 14, 2025,Saastal im Wallis🇨🇭– Vom Mattmark-Stausee zum Monte-Moro-Pass

From our accommodation in Saas-Almagell, it's just a stone's throw by bus to the Mattmark Reservoir, home to Europe's largest earth dam. It's not only technically fascinating, but also blows me away with its incredible turquoise color. Of course, you could simply walk around the lake on the classic circular route, but we've planned a slightly longer tour. Since Italy …

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