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Saas-Almagell

Mattmark Reservoir – Hohlaub Glacier loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Almagell

Mattmark Reservoir – Hohlaub Glacier loop from Staudamm Mattmark

Hard

5.0

(2)

46

hikers

Mattmark Reservoir – Hohlaub Glacier loop from Staudamm Mattmark

06:24

13.2km

810m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. 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: April 16, 2026

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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 2.22 km for 9.37 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

80 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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2

356 m

View of Mattmarksee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Surrounded by high alpine tranquility and glacial peaks, the turquoise-blue Mattmarksee lies at your feet. This artificial lake is located at over 2,000 meters in the farthest reaches of the …

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3

2.22 km

Schwarzbergalp

Highlight • Mountain Hut

4

2.65 km

View of Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view of the lake from Schwarzbergchopf. Ascent directly from Mattmarksee or more simply from the Britanniahütte.

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5

4.14 km

Schwarzbergschopf Summit

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Beautiful viewpoint. Located on the Mattmark - Britanniahütte hiking trail.

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6

4.48 km

Glacier Trail Valais

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A very easy glacier path, but still nice :) the view is fantastic, if the weather plays along. The ascent over the Schwarzbergkopf is a bit tedious, the way from the Beitanaahütte is easier.

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7

6.83 km

Hohlaub Glacier

Highlight • Natural

Wonderful tour up here. I was there in 2001 on a mountain training course of the Swiss army.

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8

7.16 km

Allalin Glacier

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Glacier for experienced hikers, with alpine experience. Very good to walk ... but beware! Glaciers are always dangerous, they are constantly changing! Be sure to stay on the path!

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13.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.61 km

3.78 km

3.07 km

516 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.38 km

3.68 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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