recommended route
Saastal Bike Loop
Mountain Bike
· Saas-Grund
· closed
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Blick auf Saas-BalenPhoto: Saastal Tourismus AG
The Saastal Bike trail takes bikers through the villages of the Saas Valley. Fun and variety are guaranteed on the various trails along the Vispa!
closed
easy
Distance 16.1 km
1:40 h
228 m
228 m
1,673 m
1,485 m
The loop begins on the village square of Saas-Grund. After crossing the bridge in the direction of Saas-Fee, the route turns north on various paths, first downstream along the brook, then through a larch forest to the Bidermatten hamlet. Here the first descent starts along a little-used country lane to the round church of Saas-Balen. Then it's time to start pedalling as the climb along the river to Saas-Almagell begins. In Bidermatten, you cross the lower part of the hamlet and the meadows. In Saas-Almagell, a small lake and various restaurants invite you for a well-deserved break. Finally, the route leaves the valley at the «Biele» along the asphalt road on the left. This last ascent is rewarded with a rapid descent over the hill and dale to the «Unner de Bodme» hamlet. From here, the trail returns to the starting point in Saas-Grund.
Author’s recommendation
Those who are looking for a greater challenge can tackle the Mattmark Bike Nr. 159 Trail in Saas-Almagell.
Author
Saastal Tourismus AG
Update: March 08, 2023
Difficulty
S1
easy
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
Saas-Almagell, 1,673 m
Lowest point
Saas-Balen, 1,485 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Track types
Asphalt
2.8 km
Forested/wild trail
10 km
Path
0.5 km
Road
2.9 km
Safety information
Use marked bike trails and routes only, ensuring you observe all signposting. Kindly close the gates after passing through. Please be considerate to walkers, as well as to plants and animals. As a rule, walkers have priority. When planning, take into account participants’ fitness levels and abilities. All riding is at one’s own risk.Preparing for mountain bike outings
Tips and hints
Saastal Tourismus AGObere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch
Start
Saas-Grund village centre (1,559 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'638'516E 1'108'128N
DD
46.123551, 7.936920
DMS
46°07'24.8"N 7°56'12.9"E
UTM
32T 417866 5108324
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Destination
Saas-Grund village centre
Turn-by-turn directions
From the village square in Saas-Grund, bikers follow the road towards Saas-Fee. After the bridge, the trail turns north and follows the Vispa to the crossroads. It climbs west on the singletrail through the forest to the Bidermatten hamlet of which it crosses the upper part. At the second junction, the trail turns north, crosses the car park and continues north at the next corner. It then descends to the round church of Saas-Balen, leads to the cantonal road and follows the brook upstream on the left to the Bidermatten bridge. Before the car park, the trail descends to the south, through the hamlet and meadows to the brook, which bikers follow upstream to Saas-Almagell.
From Saas-Almagell, the trail follows the asphalt path of the Webstube downstream of the brook. At the junction before the forest, the trail climbs to the left and crosses the «Biele». After the descent, the trail passes through the «Unner de Bodme» hamlet and follows the brook down to the starting point in Saas-Grund.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the SBB to Visp and change there to the post bus in the direction of Saas-Fee (bus 511). Get off at the Saas-Grund Post stop.Getting there
Saas-Fee/Saas Valley can easily be reached by car from all directions, whether from Switzerland or abroad. From the north you can reach us via Bern via the Lötschberg car transport. From the east you come over the Furka Pass or the Furka car transport. From the south you can reach us via the Simplon Pass or Simplon car transport and from the west you drive via Lausanne along the Rhône valley to Visp and from there towards Saas-Fee.From Visp, drive south in the direction of Saas-Fee. At the "Killerhof" roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. The start of the trail is at the church in Saas-Grund
Parking
There is a car park next to the church at the start of the route.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'638'516E 1'108'128N
DD
46.123551, 7.936920
DMS
46°07'24.8"N 7°56'12.9"E
UTM
32T 417866 5108324
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Book recommendation by the author
Get the the Valais/Wallis mountain bike & e-bike map to discover the bestroutes in the region.
The tourist offices of the holiday region Saas-Fee/Saastal can provide you with a range of informative documentsand brochures about mountain biking in the destination.
Author’s map recommendations
SwissTopo maps 1:25'000: 1329 Saas + 1309 Simplon
Bike map Saas-Fee/Saastal
Equipment
We recommend: bike in excellent working order, helmet, gloves and bell,clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof), food and drink.Preparing for mountain bike outings
Status
closed
Difficulty
S1
easy
Distance
16.1 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
228 m
Descent
228 m
Highest point
1,673 m
Lowest point
1,485 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Highest point
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