See and experience hiking country Switzerland in a completely different light – namely by moonlight!

This Alpine hiking route is one of the Saas Valley's best-kept secrets and is suitable for experienced hikers. The highlights are the mountain panorama and the various small lakes on the Seewjinenberg

The route starts at the top of the dam and initially follows the road towards Schwarzbergalpe. From the hairpin bend, the route turns left and leads through the almost untouched moraine and mountain landscape above Lake Mattmark. From here, the route is only marked with blue and white markers and cairns. There are only occasional traces of a path in this Alpine terrain. Halfway along the route, the lakes appear and invite you to linger. The view wanders over the water to the mountain peaks of the Swiss-Italian border area

Users of alpine hiking trails must be sure-footed, have a head for heights and be in very good physical condition. They must also be able to negotiate climbing sections using their hands and be aware of the dangers in the mountains.

Difficulty: T4 (challenging hike in untouched nature)

Date: Sunday, 12-13 July 2025
Time: 1:00 a.m - 10.30 a.m.

Program:

1:00 a.m.: Welcoming at Hotel bar Kristall-Saphir
1:30 a.m.: Departure from Saas-Almagell
2:00 a.m.: Departure Mattmark reservoir
5:00 a.m.: Seewjinen
5:40 a.m.: Sunrise high above Lake Mattmark
6:00 a.m.: Coffee and croissants
6:30 a.m.: Departure
9:00 a.m.: Return journey from Mattmark reservoir
9:30 a.m.: Breakfast at Hotel Kristall-Saphir
Equipment:

Food in your backpack
Hiking boots and rain protection
Swimming trunks (optional)
Note:

Hiking guide: Dominic Anthamatten
Max. 12 persons
in case of bad weather the tour will not take place
Price:

Adults: CHF 80.00 (incl. warm-up drink, bus ride, coffee & croissants, breakfast buffet)
Children: (up to 15.99 years): CHF 50.00
Meeting Point: 01:00 a.m at Hotel Kristall-Saphir, Saas-Almagell
Registration: by Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Contact: Hotel Kristall-Saphir | +41 27 958 17 00 | kristall@kristall.ch