Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Saas-Fee by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Saas-Fee to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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A pleasant walk through the snow-bedecked larch forest between Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell. The downhill gradient is almost always gentle, taking you past the Bodmen Forest House with its petting zoo. Ideal for families!
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160 m
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Far away from the hustle and bustle of ski tourism, it is a delight to enjoy the peacefulness of the Alpine Saas region on the Mattmark winter hiking trail. It leads up to the impressive Mattmark dam, a memorial to modern history.
14 km540 m540 m4h 45mTour published by:
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| 643 (15m) | |
This path was laid out in honour of the writer Carl Zuckmayer, and it recalls the man who was once Saas-Fee's most famous resident. The hike takes you through the forests above this mountain village, interspersed with many clearings.
5 km240 m240 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| 643 (3m) | |
| 504 (14m) | |
Winter hiking in high mountain country amid the glacier world of Saas-Fee – that's the theme of this short route linking Felskinn mountain station and the Britannia Hut. The winter hiking trail is usually groomed from the end of February, when the Britannia Hut is open.
6 km420 m420 m2h 50mTour published by:
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| 2302 (14m) | |
The winter hiking trail is no longer in use and is not signposted. Plenty of sunshine and spectacular views of the Mattertal Valley and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks – this winter hike starts from Grächen and continues on a tarmac road past Hannigalp valley station and the chapel in Egga. In the forest, the route flattens out until the end destination of Bärgji-Alp.
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| 511 (32m) | |
| 552 (24m) | |
This family-friendly winter hike not only has magnificent views of the Matterhorn and other four-thousand-metre peaks, but also has a lot to offer culturally and historically. The trail leads along the edge of the forest and historic bisses to Alpe Äbnet. The Egga chapel offers insights into the village’s history.
4 km160 m160 m1h 30m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| 511 (32m) | |
| 552 (25m) | |
The perfectly groomed winter hiking trail leads from Brandalp above Unterbäch all the way to Striigge near Eischoll – an easy walk with fantastic views of the peaks in the Rhone Valley.
6 km220 m260 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| 511 (50m) | |
| R91 (5m) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| 2254 (12m) | |
This is a classic route and very popular for good reason: The views of the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais along the way are without parallel. The path leads from Bettmeralp via Wurzenbord up to Bättmer-Hitta. A walk through the winter wonderland takes you to Fiescheralp.
9 km480 m180 m3h 25mTour published by:
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Relaxing winter hike with a view – there are no challenging ascents to overcome on this tour. Nevertheless, it offers magnificent views across the sunny plateau and the Valais mountains, including the Matterhorn.
6 km220 m240 m2h 0mTour published by:
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The fabulous view of the Aletsch Glacier is just one of the reasons for choosing this popular route. It follows Härdernagrat with constant views of the fascinating Alpine landscape of the UNESCO world heritage site. The Victorian-style Villa Cassel, located on the way to Riederalp, is another amazing sight.
5 km90 m500 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| 511 (31m) | |
| R42 (48m) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
