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Saas-Almagell

View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Almagell

View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

Hard

4.7

(3)

41

hikers

View of the Valais Alps – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

06:47

15.7km

900m

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: June 21, 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 7.97 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

215 m

Icicle Tunnel at the Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Cave

When you arrive at the reservoir on the side of the Mattmark restaurant, you should definitely walk a short distance along the east side to the tunnel and cross it. …

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2

684 m

Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

3

864 m

View of the Valais Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the dam you have a great view of the Saas Valley and the Valais mountains.

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4

7.94 km

Jazzilücke

Highlight • Mountain Pass

5

12.8 km

View of the Dom from Mattmarksee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mattmarksee is a great hiking region in summer until late autumn.

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6

15.5 km

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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B

15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

2.11 km

1.61 km

159 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

2.21 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,040 m)

Lowest point (2,190 m)

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