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We reach the end of this wonderful lake, Distelalp, here begins the path to climb Monte Moropass, where we can observe impressive views.
The trail around the Alpine lake of Mattmarksee is a charming and easy 8 km long trail that takes about 2.5 hours. This charming route is located in the Saastal Valley between Saas Almangell in Switzerland and Monte Moropass, where the impressive golden statue of Our Lady of the Snows is located, on the border with Italy.
During this pleasant walk around the Alpine lake, we can admire, in addition to the beautiful mountains, several waterfalls, a tunnel and also discover the much sought-after protected medicinal plant, rhodiola root, which has a calming effect against stress. Depending on the time and day, you can also admire how the sun reflects dazzlingly in 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 metres of altitude to climb. It starts at the round church in Saas-Balen and passes through beautiful larch forests, Saas-Grund and Saas-Almagell to Eienalpe. You then follow historic paths to the dam wall, finishing the last 8 km in the most beautiful part around the picturesque Mattmarksee. This year it will take place on 14 September 2024.
Source: Saastal Tourismus
Chegámos ao final deste maravilhoso lago, Distelalp, aqui começa o caminho para a subida a Monte Moropass, onde podemos observar vistas impressionantes.
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 acidente na construção da barragem é realizada, desde 2019, a Meia Maratona Mattmark Memorial. O percurso é considerado difícil pois há 810 metros de altitude a superar. Começa na igreja redonda em Saas-Balen passando por belas florestas de lariços, Saas-Grund e Saas-Almagell até Eienalpe. Por caminhos históricos chega-se então ao paredão da barragem, finalizando os últimos 8 kms na parte mais bonita ao redor do pitoresco Mattmarksee. Este ano realiza-se a 14 de setembro de 2024.
Fonte: Saastal Tourismus
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