Winter Hike Mattmark
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Intermediate
3h55min
14003m
One way
+534m
-534m
Description
This relaxing winter hike away from the ski slopes leads along the cross-country ski trail to the "Ejiu Sand", continuing over snow-covered hills ...
The winter hike begins at the village square of Saas-Almagell and leads through the village of Saas-Almagell to the parking lot of the mountain railways and continues alongside the road to the balancing reservoir of Mattmark AG in Zermeiggern. On the left side is the Zermeiggern chapel. The chapel originally built in 1707 was relocated and rebuilt in 1962 during the construction of the reservoir.
From the roadblock, the path continues along the cross-country ski trail through the snow-covered valley to the "Ejiu Sand," where the trail ends. On the prepared path it continues over the bridge and zigzags across the road up to the north moraine. From here you hike through an alpine winter landscape. At the next bridge (with a barrier) the path turns right and follows the markings over the plain up to the foot of the dam. After the last ascent on the dam, you can enjoy the view of the wintry Mattmark lake and the silence.
The return route follows the same trail back to Saas-Almagell.
Transport
The Saas Valley 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 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 Simplon car shuttle and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.
**From Visp** you drive south towards Saas-Fee. In the "Killerhof" roundabout towards Stalden take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.