{"id":7189,"date":"2026-03-13T09:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/?p=7189"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:30:41","slug":"winter-hiking-in-march-the-most-beautiful-trails-in-the-saas-valley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/2026\/03\/winter-hiking-in-march-the-most-beautiful-trails-in-the-saas-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Hiking in March: The Most Beautiful Trails in the Saas Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March is one of the liveliest winter months in Saas-Fee\/Saastal. While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/winter-activities\/skiing-snowboarding\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/winter-activities\/skiing-snowboarding\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">ski slopes<\/mark><\/a> are buzzing with activity, a completely different winter experience awaits away from the pistes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/winter-activities\/winter-hiking\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/winter-activities\/winter-hiking\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">winter hiking trails<\/mark><\/a> lead through snow-covered landscapes, offer sweeping views of the high-alpine mountains, and create moments of calm and a mindful escape  \u2013 the perfect complement to a ski day or an ideal alternative for anyone who prefers to experience winter on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover our Top 4 snowshoe and winter hiking trails, perfectly suited for winter hiking in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Hannig Sun Trail in Winter: Scenic themed trail with guaranteed sunshine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/winter-hiking\/saas-fee\/sun-trail-hannig-in-winter\/23425792\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/winter-hiking\/saas-fee\/sun-trail-hannig-in-winter\/23425792\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sun Trail<\/mark><\/a> from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/tips-for-trips-in-winter\/sun-mountain-hannig\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/tips-for-trips-in-winter\/sun-mountain-hannig\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hannig<\/mark><\/a> mountain station down to Saas-Fee combines exercise, panoramic views and educational elements. Along the groomed winter hiking path, several themed stations about the sun await, along with impressive views of the Saas mountain panorama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trail first leads downhill through open terrain before entering a light larch forest. The destination is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/culinary\/mountain-restaurants\/mountain-restaurant-alpenblick\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/culinary\/mountain-restaurants\/mountain-restaurant-alpenblick\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Caf\u00e9 Alpenblick<\/mark><\/a>, from where a winding descent leads into the glacier village of Saas-Fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> The Hannig Glacier Swing is a popular photo spot with a spectacular panoramic effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 4 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: approx. 1 h 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descent: 526 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hannig-Winter-2021-1-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hannig-Winter-2021-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hannig-Winter-2021-1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Hannig-Winter-2021-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/snowshoeing\/saas-grund\/weissmieshuette-trail\/66445325\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/snowshoeing\/saas-grund\/weissmieshuette-trail\/66445325\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Weissmies Hut Trail<\/mark><\/a>: Panoramic snowshoe tour with mountain hut highlight<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This moderately difficult snowshoe tour starts at the Kreuzboden mountain station and follows the ski slopes up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/accommodations\/mountain-huts\/weissmieshuette\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/accommodations\/mountain-huts\/weissmieshuette\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Weissmies Hut<\/mark><\/a>. Throughout the ascent, wide views open up over the 18 four-thousand-metre peaks of the Saas Valley and the impressive Mischabel mountain range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top, the sunny terrace of the Weissmies Hut invites you to take a well-earned break \u2013 including traditional Saas cuisine and breathtaking views. The return follows the same route; ambitious hikers can optionally continue up to the Hohsaas mountain station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: medium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 3.3 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: approx. 1 h 30 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ascent\/Descent: 326 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-770x513.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-440x294.jpg 440w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-570x380.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Schneeschuhwandern-2019-0033-1-170x113.jpg 170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/winter-hiking\/saas-almagell\/winter-hike-mattmark\/44355729\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/winter-hiking\/saas-almagell\/winter-hike-mattmark\/44355729\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mattmark Winter Hiking Trail<\/mark><\/a>: Wide alpine winter landscape away from the pistes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This extended winter hike leads from Saas-Almagell to the impressive Mattmark reservoir. The trail follows the cross-country ski track through a quiet valley, passing historic sites such as the Zermeiggern chapel before the landscape gradually opens up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the destination, views of the frozen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/tips-for-trips-in-winter\/mattmark-dam-in-winter\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/tips-for-trips-in-winter\/mattmark-dam-in-winter\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Mattmark lake<\/mark><\/a> and the dam await \u2013 an impressive finale to this alpine tour. The return follows the same route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: medium<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 14 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: approx. 3 h 55 min<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ascent\/Descent: 534 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Raclette-to-Go-Winter-23-15-501x375.jpg 501w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Tewaldji Trail: Challenging snowshoe loop through Walser hamlets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/snowshoeing\/saas-balen\/tewaldji-trail\/807308568\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/snowshoeing\/saas-balen\/tewaldji-trail\/807308568\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Tewaldji Trail<\/mark><\/a> around Saas-Balen leads through historic hamlets, snow-covered forests and the L\u00f6\u00fcbinobodme nature forest reserve. Along the way, impressive views open up over Saas-Fee, the glacier world and the entire Saas Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A special highlight is the Fellbach waterfall, which can freeze into a spectacular ice column during cold winters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Some sections of the trail are snow-free and are walked without snowshoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Difficulty: difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distance: 8.8 km<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: approx. 4 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ascent\/Descent: 624 m<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1-370x555.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Saas-Balen-Dorf-Winter-24-2-1-440x660.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Winter hiking \u2013 the perfect complement in March<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winter hiking in March offers the perfect complement to skiing in the Saas Valley: varied and close to nature<strong>.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s a short scenic walk, a panoramic snowshoe tour or a challenging loop, the wide range of winter hiking trails makes Saas-Fee\/Saastal an attractive destination even during peak season. Thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/saastalcard\/saastalcard-in-winter\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/en\/saastalcard\/saastalcard-in-winter\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">SaastalCard<\/mark><\/a>, access to winter activities is especially convenient \u2013 allowing you to experience the winter mountain world flexibly and at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March is one of the liveliest winter months in Saas-Fee\/Saastal. While the ski slopes are buzzing with activity, a completely different winter experience awaits away from the pistes: winter hiking trails lead through snow-covered landscapes, offer sweeping views of the high-alpine mountains, and create moments of calm and a mindful escape \u2013 the perfect complement [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7175,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[288],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7189","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-english"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7189","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7189"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7189\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7338,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7189\/revisions\/7338"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7189"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7189"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saas-fee.ch\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7189"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}