Marmot mountain path Spielboden
1 / 5
Intermediate
2h
3884m
One way
+650m
Description
The path up to Spielboden promises not only great views of Saas-Fee and the glacier world but also impressive moments with our tame marmots.
An attraction that must not be missed during any visit to the Saastal is the tame marmots below Spielboden. As soon as the little rodents wake up from their winter sleep, they happily frolic around and do not miss an opportunity to be fed by passing hikers.
The path starts at the sports field in Saas-Fee and leads over the beautiful glacier lake, which is hidden behind the Gand moraine, towards Spielboden. From there, you reach the Glacier Grotto restaurant, which is located on the Glacier Alp. In old times, farmers had to drive their cows and goats over the glacier tongues to make full use of this pasture.
After the Glacier Alp, you reach the final ascent and arrive at the so-called Spielboden. Here you will find the culinary mountain restaurant Spielboden and the mountain station of the same name, which takes you back to the village.
**Tip**: Discover the marmot path at Spielboden.
Transport
The Saastal is easily and conveniently accessible by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north, you reach us via Bern through the Lötschberg car train. From the east, you come via the Furka pass or the Furka car train. From the south, we are accessible via Simplon pass or Simplon car train, and from the west, you drive over 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 right after the church towards Saas-Fee.