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Saas-Almagell

View of Mattmarksee – Glacier Trail to Britannia Hut loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Switzerland
Valais
Visp
Saas-Almagell

View of Mattmarksee – Glacier Trail to Britannia Hut loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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5.0

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137

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View of Mattmarksee – Glacier Trail to Britannia Hut loop from Staudamm Mattmark

05:47

12.0km

750m

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: April 15, 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 2.16 km for 8.22 km

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Bus stop

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294 m

View of Mattmarksee

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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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2

2.73 km

Schwarzbergalp

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Beautiful high alp in the Saas Valley. Great view of the mountains

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3

4.37 km

Allalin Glacier

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Beautiful glacier world. View was awesome. It is definitely worth it

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4

4.63 km

Allalin Glacier Trail

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Beautifully laid out path over the glacier. Well marked.

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5

5.20 km

Glacier Table

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Something transient like humanity.

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6

5.87 km

Hohlaub Glacier

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Nice little glacier lake line. Nice path with a lot of views

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7

6.20 km

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

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8.49 km

Mattmark Glacier Trail

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Impressive trail across the glaciers to the Britannia Hut. The trail is clearly marked with poles. Note: in the morning it is advisable to cross the glacier with crampons. In …

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.46 km

3.78 km

3.07 km

516 m

161 m

Surfaces

8.23 km

3.65 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 2 June

9°C

2°C

14 %

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