Eiu-Trail
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Intermediate
3h
9554m
Loop
+415m
-415m
Description
The trail leads snowshoe enthusiasts to the southernmost part of the Saas Valley, into the alpine mountain landscape below the Mattmark Dam.
The trail starts at the mountain railway parking lot in Saas-Almagell and first follows the main road to the chapel in Zermeiggern. From there, it continues alongside the cross-country ski track towards Mattmark. After the open area, the path turns left near the young larches and the signpost and slowly ascends the slope onto the old path. The route now leads through the snowy, open forest landscape. At the huts of the "Eiu" Alp, the small descent to the ski track begins. The path then follows the ski track downhill to Zer Meiggeru and alongside the main road back to Saas-Almagell. Alternatively, from Zermeiggern, you can walk along the ski track to the Webstube.
Transport
The Saas Valley is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from within Switzerland or from abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car shuttle. From the east, you come via the Furka Pass or the Furka car shuttle. From the south, we are accessible via the Simplon Pass or the Simplon car shuttle, and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhone Valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
**From Visp**, drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.