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Hannig Loop
Trail Running
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The Hannig-Loop is a great introduction to the terrain found in the Alps. It’s a moderate trail running tour which includes plenty of singletrack, a bit of rocky terrain, and even a summit.
closed
moderate
8.9 km
2:00 h
417 m
932 m
After riding the gondola up to Hannig, the trail starts with a 600-metre ascent to Mällig where you can pause to enjoy views of the Mischabel Group’s 4,000-plusmetre peaks and glaciers, as well as the Weissmies and Lagginhorn across the valley. From the summit, descend a short ridge into a small valley behind the Senggflüe. Don’t forget to look over your shoulder at the glaciers cascading off the Nadelhorn as you cruise down to re-enter forest at Balmiboden. Finally, the descent concludes with a cool cruise on silky smooth singletrack through larch forest, all the way back to Saas-Fee.
Author’s recommendation
With luck you may see ibexes along the way.
Author
Saastal Tourismus AG
Updated: November 02, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,756 m
Lowest point
1,824 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
HannigalpbahnSafety information
Use of the trails and the information on this website is at your own risk. Local conditions may entail changes to routes.For all trails:
- Use marked trails only, and take note of all signposting – for both your own safety as well as that of grazing animals and to avoid disturbing wildlife.
- Close gates after passing through.
- Please treat other trail users, as well as the plants and animals, with respect.
For mountain trails:
- Take extra care protecting yourself from the sun at high altitudes. UV radiation can be exceptionally strong, even in cloudy weather.
- Plan your trail carefully: take the fitness level of each participant, weather forecast and season into consideration.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains, without warning. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In case of uncertain weather conditions, turn back in good time.
- Inform others of the route you plan to take. Whenever possible, avoid going alone.
- Take note of warning signs indicating the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs: water levels may rise rapidly without warning.
Tips, hints and links
Style: flow 70%, technical 20%, exposed 10%Running: 75%
Course: round, clockwise
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
Start
Station Hannig, Saas-Fee (2,339 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.115141, 7.916396
DMS
46°06'54.5"N 7°54'59.0"E
UTM
32T 416268 5107411
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Destination
Wildi, Saas-Fee
Turn-by-turn directions
Station Hannig - Mällig - Balmibodu - Obere Senggbodu - Bärufalla - Wildi
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
Public transport friendly
SBB (by train) to Visp, change to the PostBus towards Saas-Fee. From the bus terminal via Haus der Geschenke to the Hannigbahn valley station.Getting there
Mainroad to Visp, at the roundabout at the land bridge south towards Saas-Fee & Zermatt. At the ‘Killerhof’ roundabout (after Stalden) second exit towards Saas-Fee. At the crossing in Saas-Grund (after the church), turn right towards Saas-Fee.Parking
At the village entrance on the public car park.Coordinates
DD
46.115141, 7.916396
DMS
46°06'54.5"N 7°54'59.0"E
UTM
32T 416268 5107411
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
We recommend:- Good footwear
- Weather-appropriate clothing: always carry a waterproof jacket
- Hat or peak cap
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Hiking poles
Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.9 km
Duration
2:00h
Ascent
417 m
Descent
932 m
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