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FurggtälliPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG ., Saastal Tourismus AG
This trail run has a bit of everything: It starts with a long ascent and leads through two lonely valleys and the Swiss-Italian border to the largest earth dam in Europe, the Mattmark dam.
From Saas-Almagell, the path leads towards the Mattmark dam before going left up into the Furggtäli at the Zermeiggern balancing basin. The ascent initially goes in switchbacks through the larch forest before the lonely Furggtal opens and the path steadily rises towards the Antronapass. The easy trail becomes increasingly rocky and technical. At the Antronapass, the Swiss-Italian border is also reached and a spectacular view opens up towards Italy.
The path leads exposed around the Jazzihorn, here it becomes technical and caution is advised. This is followed by a steep and technical downhill into the Ofental and down to the Mattmark reservoir, where greater crowds are to be expected for the first time. Along the turquoise water, the trail continues to the dam wall, where the downhill back to Saas-Almagell begins.
Author’s recommendation
- Early start in mid-summer to avoid greater heat.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Mattmark DamSafety information
Use of the hiking trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Conditions on site may lead to changes in the route.
- Use only marked trail paths and follow all signs and instructions - for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wild animals.
- Close any gates after passing through.
- Be considerate towards other trail users, plants, and animals.
- Take additional sun protection. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your trail carefully: Consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal dependencies.
- Weather conditions in the mountains can change very quickly and without warning. Appropriate clothing and provisions (food and drink) are very important. In bad weather, it is better to turn back early.
- Inform others about your trail route and, if possible, do not go alone.
- Observe warning signals indicating dangers at riverbanks, along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels can rise quickly and without warning.
Tips and suggestions
Style: flow 60%, technical 30%, exposed 10%
Running: 75%
Route: circular, clockwise
More information about the destination:
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
From Saas-Almagell, the path leads along the Saaser Vispe to Zer Meiggeru. At the bridge after the balancing basin, the path turns left and goes over the Furggalp and the Furgtälli up to the Antronapass. On the border ridge, it goes behind the Stellihorn and the Jazzihorn to the Jazzilücke. This is the most dangerous part of the path. From the Jazzilücke, the path leads down through the Ofutal to the Mattmark reservoir. The return route follows the hiking trail over the Eyualp and Zer Meiggeru back to the starting point Saas-Almagell.
Mattmark Dam
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the PostBus towards Saas-Fee (Bus 511). In Saas-Grund at the Post stop, change to the PostBus towards Saas-Almagell (Bus 513). Get off at the Dorfplatz stop.
Directions
By car, the Saastal is easily and conveniently accessible 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 reachable via the Simplon Pass or the 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, drive south towards Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout towards Stalden, take the second exit to Saas-Fee. In Saas-Grund, turn left after the church towards Saas-Almagell.
Parking
Large parking lot after the Postplatz.
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Equipment
- Trail running shoes
- Outdoor clothing: Always carry a waterproof jacket
- Sun protection
- Fluids and food
- Poles
- Navigation tool
- First aid kit
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
User Questions