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View of the mountains from Saas-GrundPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG ., Saastal Tourismus AG
The path leads over the rocky Mällig into the romantically wild Bider area and through the larch forest back to Saas-Fee. Ibexes like to stay in this area.
The starting point for this beautiful hike is the mountain station of the Hannig cable car. From there, the ibex path leads over the forest road towards Mällig (2,700 m above sea level). From Mällig, you enjoy a magnificent view of the Saastal and most of its four-thousanders. It is followed by a pleasant, mostly flat hike to the point at 2,604 m above sea level, past Gebidum. From here, it mostly goes steeply downhill until the path merges with the Höhenweg Saas-Fee - Grächen.
The rest of the path leads gently downward, past the legendary Senggbodu and the Bärufalla back to Saas-Fee. The name of the path is no coincidence. Ibexes like to stay in this area and can be observed up close with some luck. Noteworthy is the alternation between forest and rocky terrain.
Author’s recommendation
- Start early in the morning and take your time for ibex observation.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The use of hiking trails and information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may cause changes to the route.
- Use only marked hiking trails and follow all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect livestock, and not to disturb the peace of wildlife.
- Be considerate of other trail users and the landscape. Take your waste and the waste of others with you.
- Carry sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your hike carefully: take into account the required fitness of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal factors.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. Turn back early in case of unstable weather.
- Do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Observe warning signals indicating dangers.
- Inform third parties about your route and, if possible, never go alone.
- Pay attention to the opening hours of the mountain railways.
Tips and suggestions
Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Tel.: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Roadbook
Hannig mountain station - Mällig - Entry to Höhenweg Grächen - Upper Senggbodu - Bärufalla - Wildi
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus towards Saas-Fee (bus 511).
From the bus terminal via the House of Gifts to the lower station of the Hannig cable car.
Directions
The Saastal is easy and convenient to reach 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 Furka car shuttle. From the south, we are reachable via the Simplon Pass or 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 you drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout near Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn right after the church towards Saas-Fee.
Parking
You can find parking spaces in the parking garage directly at the entrance to Saas-Fee.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Hiking map Saas-Fee 1:25,000 (ISBN 978-3-905756-25-8)
Panorama hiking map Saas-Fee/Saastal
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Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
- Good footwear
- Outdoor clothing: Always carry a waterproof jacket
- Sun protection
- Fluids and provisions
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Navigation tool
- First-aid kit
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions