The path around the alpine lake of Mattmarksee is a charming and easy path of 8 km in length in about 2.5 hours. This charming route is located in the Saastal Valley between Saas Almangell in Switzerland and Monte Moropass where you can find the Lady of the Snows, an impressive golden statue, on the border with Italy. During this pleasant walk around the alpine lake, in addition to the beautiful mountains, we can see several waterfalls, a tunnel and also discover the much sought after protected medicinal plant, the rhodiola root with a calming effect against stress. Depending on the time and day, you can also watch how the sun reflects dazzlingly on the turquoise waters. In memory of the workers who died in the accident during the construction of the dam, the Mattmark Memorial Half Marathon has been held since 2019. The route is considered difficult as there are 810 meters of altitude to overcome. It starts at the round church in Saas Balen passing through beautiful larch forests, Saas Grund and Saas Almagell to Eienalpe. Using historic paths you then reach the dam wall, finishing the last 8 km in the most beautiful part around the picturesque Mattmarksee. This year it takes place on September 14, 2024. Source: Saastal Tourismus O caminho à volta do lago alpino de Mattmarksee, é um encantador e fácil caminho de 8 kms de extensão em cerca 2, 5 horas. Este encantador percurso situa se no Vale se Saastal entre Saas Almangell na Suíça e Monte Moropass onde se enconta a Senhora das Neves, uma impressionante estátua dourada, na fronteira com a Itália. Durante esta prazerosa caminhada ao redor do lago alpino, podemos comtemplar, para além das belas montanhas, várias cascatas, um túnel e também descobrir a tão procurada planta medicinal protegida, a raiz de rhodiola com efeito calmante contra o estresse. Dependendo da hora e dia, também pode comtemplar, como o sol se reflete de maneira deslumbrante nas águas azul turquesa. Em memória dos trabalhadores que morreram no acident
