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Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful trail runs in Saas-Fee/Saastal
Trail Running
· Saas-Almagell
Mattmark - Monte Moro Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
Open
27.9 km
6:00 h
1,308 m
1,308 m
The trail run leads on historic paths from Saas-Almagell over the Mattmark dam to the Italian-Swiss border, the Monte Moro Pass.
Trail Running
· Saas-Balen
Heimischgarte Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
14.4 km
3:15 h
828 m
828 m
The trail leads through the alpine hamlets above Saas-Grund and Saas-Balen and offers a beautiful run through the cool alpine larch forest.
Trail Running
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Almageller Höhenweg Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
difficult
Open
21.5 km
4:30 h
1,100 m
1,100 m
This trail offers everything a trail runner's heart desires. From up- and downhills through cool larch forests to a dreamlike passage along the Almageller Höhenweg, it has it all.
Trail Running
· Saas-Fee
Glacier Trail (Trailrunning)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
closed
29.9 km
6:50 h
1,761 m
1,633 m
A day route of the highest class! The Glacier Trail offers pure variety: alpine panorama, singletrail, mountain hut stops, glacier crossing and a rapid downhill and requires experience in alpine trail running.
Trail Running
· Saas-Almagell
Jatzilicku-Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
23.7 km
5:30 h
1,463 m
1,463 m
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.
Trail Running
· Saas-Fee
Hannig Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
8.9 km
2:00 h
417 m
932 m
The Hannig Trail offers a good introduction to alpine terrain. The intermediate trail features many singletrails, some rocky terrain, and even a summit.
Trail Running
· Saas-Fee
Hannig Mountain Running Challenge
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Open
3.3 km
0:28 h
480 m
2 m
Can you reach the top station of the new Hannigbahn faster than ski star Ramon Zenhäusern? Then try the Hannig Mountain Running Challenge and win great prizes.
Trail Running
· Saas-Balen
Bideralp Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
13.1 km
2:45 h
655 m
655 m
This trail leads through the picturesque Bider area. From Saas-Fee across the valley floor, it goes in a zigzag to the Grächen high path and then gently downhill back to Saas-Fee.
Trail Running
· Saas-Almagell
Mattmark Memorial 1965 Half Marathon Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
T3
difficult
Open
21.1 km
3:45 h
718 m
73 m
Whether as preparation for the half marathon or as running training with an alpine flair. The route between Saas-Grund and the Mattmark reservoir guarantees variety.
Trail Running
· Saas-Fee/Saastal
Mattmark Challenge - 8K Lake Round
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
Open
7.9 km
1:15 h
49 m
49 m
During the entire autumn season (21.09. – 27.10.24), participation in the Mattmark Challenge is free of charge. Take the opportunity and train on large parts of the original routes for the MM1965 2025.


