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Saas-Balen Church – View of Saas-Grund loop from Saas-Balen

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Saas-Balen Church – View of Saas-Grund loop from Saas-Balen

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Saas-Balen Church – View of Saas-Grund loop from Saas-Balen

02:06

18.8km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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148 m

Saas-Balen Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Already striking due to its floor plan, the altar structure is really overwhelming when entering the church! In terms of size, it's almost a chapel with very few seats, but with a dominant altar 😮

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3.89 km

Saas-Grund is located in the Visp district in the Swiss canton of Valais. Saas-Grund is the main town of the Saas Valley and in terms of population it is the second largest town in the Saas Valley after Saas-Fee.

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7.75 km

Playground and Duck Pond in Saas-Almagell

Highlight • Rest Area

This beautiful and well-kept duck and fish pond and this very nice playground are located near the center of the village. Families with children will certainly not get bored here!

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9.15 km

Zermeiggern Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The Zermeiggern Chapel also serves as a memorial site where those who died in the Mattmark disaster are commemorated.

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10.7 km

Glacial Lake and Glacier Gate

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

18.7 km

Saas-Balen

Highlight • Settlement

Saas-Balen is the perfect starting point for peaceful tours away from the crowds. This charming village boasts authentic Valais architecture and is close to beautiful hiking and biking trails. Be …

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

1.99 km

1.85 km

799 m

341 m

287 m

Surfaces

6.34 km

4.92 km

3.35 km

3.13 km

764 m

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,490 m)

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Sunday 28 June

23°C

12°C

70 %

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Saas-Balen Church – View of Saas-Grund loop from Saas-Balen

Saas-Balen Church

View of Saas-Grund

Playground and Duck Pond in Saas-Almagell

Zermeiggern Chapel

Glacial Lake and Glacier Gate

Saas-Balen

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