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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

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4.9

(15)

133

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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

06:34

16.2km

790m

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: June 17, 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 7.12 km for 166 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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294 m

View of Mattmarksee

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 Saas Valley. It stores meltwater and supplies the region with renewable energy.

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1.11 km

Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful climb over moraines and stone slabs with a great view over the Mattmark area.

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3.57 km

Dischtelalp

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trail crossing with a beautiful view on the Mattmark Lake

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5.74 km

Monte Moro Pass Trail Section

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From here, you have a magnificent view of Monte Rosa, Italy, and the Saas Valley. In the summer months, you should be up there by noon at the latest, as clouds often roll in from Italy. In autumn, ice skates are highly recommended, as you'll have to cross icy passages.

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7.07 km

Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

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The Monte Moro Pass is located on the border between Italy and Switzerland. The Madonnina placed on a rock spur is the symbol of the pass. This is where the Monte Rosa Tour passes.

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7.14 km

Madonna delle Nevi Statue, Monte Moro Pass

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Iconic statue of the Monte Moro pass. The staircase leading to the statue has been rebuilt, so it is easily accessible. From the statue you can continue towards Switzerland.

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15.5 km

View of the Valais Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the dam you have a great view of the Saas Valley and the Valais mountains.

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16.0 km

Mattmark Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

You can walk all the way around the lake and take the PostBus to the dam wall.

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

4.23 km

804 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

4.53 km

791 m

168 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,830 m)

Lowest point (2,190 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

18°C

8°C

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Comments

August 14, 2025,Saastal im Wallis🇨🇭– Vom Mattmark-Stausee zum Monte-Moro-Pass

From our accommodation in Saas-Almagell, it's just a stone's throw by bus to the Mattmark Reservoir, home to Europe's largest earth dam. It's not only technically fascinating, but also blows me away with its incredible turquoise color. Of course, you could simply walk around the lake on the classic circular route, but we've planned a slightly longer tour. Since Italy …

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Mattmark Reservoir – Mattmark Reservoir loop from Staudamm Mattmark

View of Mattmarksee

Mattmark Reservoir

Dischtelalp

Monte Moro Pass Trail Section

Golden Madonna Statue at Monte Moro Pass

Madonna delle Nevi Statue, Monte Moro Pass

View of the Valais Alps

Mattmark Reservoir

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