Almageller High Trail – Almagelleralp Mountain Hotel loop from Saas-Grund

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Almageller High Trail – Almagelleralp Mountain Hotel loop from Saas-Grund

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Almageller High Trail – Almagelleralp Mountain Hotel loop from Saas-Grund

08:11

21.3km

1,050m

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: August 27, 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 14.0 km for 901 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.85 km

Triftalp Cafe

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Currently closed until further notice. December 25: still closed.

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7.05 km

Almageller High Trail

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From up here, at two and a half thousand meters, you have a fantastic panorama of the Saas Valley and the surrounding peaks of the Valais Alps.

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7.52 km

View of Saas-Fee and Mattmark Dam

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...you simply have to take the time to enjoy this view. If not here, where else...

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9.93 km

View of Allmagell and Mattmark Reservoir

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A fantastic panoramic view of the Mattmark Reservoir, including the fantastic drive up... anyone who's cycled up there can appreciate it even better. :)... just enjoy!

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10.2 km

Fantastic view of the Mischabel range

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From here, you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the Saas Valley and the Mischabel range to the west. It is arguably one of the most impressive mountain ranges in the …

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12.4 km

Almagelleralp Mountain Hotel

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The Almagelleralp mountain hotel is located at 2,194 meters in the impressive mountains above the Saas Valley. The approach via the adventure trail from Furggstalden is particularly exciting – with …

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13.9 km

Almagellertal Entrance Trail

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After the steep passage, it finally becomes a little flatter.

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14.0 km

Almagellerhorn Adventure Trail

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Very nice way. The path can also be well with children because everything is very well secured.
With dogs, this stretch may be difficult!

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21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.80 km

3.31 km

968 m

903 m

858 m

Surfaces

5.81 km

5.31 km

4.43 km

2.69 km

2.08 km

940 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,520 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

9°C

2°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Höhenweg Saas Grund > Saas Almagell

When the weather was perfect again, we took the Saas Grund high trail to Almagell. Since we don't know exactly how long we'll need, we use the mountain railway 🚡 to Kreuzboden. The panorama here towards Saas Fee is quite beautiful, but that's just the beginning. The Alpine Blossom Trail climbs pleasantly around the mountain at an altitude of up …

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June 22, 2022,Wanderung Almageller Höhenweg

From the Kreuzboden cable car station we went over the Almageller Höhenweg to Saas Almagell. We have been wonderfully cared for in the Almageller Alp.

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September 29, 2025,🇨🇭Almageller Höhenweg🇨🇭

Start at Kreuzboden, first a quick turn to the left to Kreuzbodensee😍 Nice start, then onto the Almageller Höhenweg where after 30 minutes an ibex thought it had to stare at an intruder😳 awesome. I stared back😆 Shortly after, I saw an edelweiss. It wasn't dewy anymore, but it didn't matter, it was frost. There are awesome views the whole …

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September 25, 2023,Wanderung Almagellerhöhenweg

Pure hike with a 400 m ascent and 900 m descent. When staying in a municipality in the Saas Valley with the SAASTAL CARD, buses and most mountain railways are free.

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