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Bodmen Woodland Winter Trail

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Saastal Tourismus AG

Das Ziel ins Sicht: das winterliche Saas-Almagell
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Leading through a snowy forest between Saas-Almagell and Saas-Fee, the Bodmen Woodland Winter Trail is as fun as it is beautiful.

There are a few icy spots!

Open

easy

Distance 3.2 km

1:00 h

20 m

153 m

1,803 m

1,670 m

This is the perfect trail for those seeking a walk in a peaceful, relaxed environment. Along the way, you’ll pass close to the Waldhüs Bodmen Restaurant with its own indoor petting zoo - a perfect stop when walking with kids. Additionally, the trail offers a number of spectacular views over Saas-Grund, the Saas Valley and the pyramid peaks of the Bietschhorn. The trail also forms part of the Tour du Mont Rose circuit.

Author’s recommendation

The path is illuminated at night.

Author

Saastal Tourismus AG

Update: January 14, 2023

Difficulty

easy

Technique

Stamina

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Landscape

Highest point

1,803 m

Lowest point

1,670 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

2.1 km

Road

1.1 km

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Safety information

Use of the trails and the information on this website is at hikers’ own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes.

Bring a map. Download full description of this route including large-scale map by clicking on “Print” icon, top right of this page.
Use marked trails only, and observe all signposting – for your own safety, to safeguard grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
Please be considerate to other trail users, and to the plants and animals. Do not leaveanywaste in nature.
Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at altitude. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan hike carefully: take into consideration fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertainweather, turn back in good time.
Do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Take note of the warning signs that point out the constant danger, especially the danger of avalanches.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible, avoid going alone.

Tips and hints

More information about the destination:

Saastal Tourismus AG
Obere Dorfstrasse 2
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 958 18 58
E-Mail: info@saas-fee.ch
www.saas-fee.ch

Restaurant Waldhüs Bodmen
3906 Saas-Fee
Phone: +41 (0)27 057 20 75
E-Mail: info@waldhues-bodmen.ch
www.waldhues-bodmen.ch

Summer trail

View this tour on SwitzerlandMobility: N°870 Winter-Waldweg Bodmen

Start

Saas-Fee, Busterminal (1803 m) (1,803 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'637'933E 1'106'487N

46.108819, 7.929240

DMS

46°06'31.7"N 7°55'45.3"E

UTM

32T 417251 5106695

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Destination

Saas-Almagell, village center

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail begins at the Postplatz in Saas-Fee. From here, head for the panoramic bridge and the lower Alpin Express station. Once over the bridge, take the north-eastern fork and follow the tar road. After a slight incline, continue along a wide woodland path, passing Waldhüs Bodmen restaurant, until you reach the outskirts of Saas-Almagell. From the village square, you can either catch the post bus back to Saas-Fee or continue on foot to Saas-Grund and Saas-Fee.

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Take the train to Visp, followed by the post bus to Saas-Fee. The trail starts at the bus terminus in Saas-Fee.

Getting there

Take the cantonal road to Visp, and at the roundabout near the Landbrücke continue south towards Saas-Fee and Zermatt. At the ‘Killerhof’ roundabout after Stalden, take the second exit towards Saas-Fee. At Saas-Grund turn right at the intersection after the church towards Saas-Fee.

Parking

At the entrance to the public car park.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'637'933E 1'106'487N

46.108819, 7.929240

DMS

46°06'31.7"N 7°55'45.3"E

UTM

32T 417251 5106695

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Book recommendation by the author

The Saas-Fee tourist offers brochures and information material on hikingin the region.

Author’s map recommendations

SwissTopoMaps 1:25'000: 2526 Saas-Fee

Equipment

We recommend:

goodfootwear
clothing suitable for the weather: always carry a waterproof jacket
hat or cap
sunscreen
bottle for water, picnic
camera
hikingpoles (optional)
printout of this hike (click “Print” icon, top right, to download)

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Status

Open

Difficulty

easy

Distance

3.2 km

Duration

1:00 h

Ascent

20 m

Descent

153 m

Highest point

1,803 m

Lowest point

1,670 m

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