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Hikes
Gourmet Trail (Nr. 6)
Hiking trail | medium
Anyone visiting Zermatt for the first time will marvel at the Gourmetweg (Gourmet Path), which leads past numerous mountain restaurants with a global reputation.
9 km
2,25 h
3 m
690 m
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Gross Kastel (Nr. 63)
Mountain trail | hard
The hike leads up a lesser-known mountain, the Gross Kastel (2,830 m). Beautiful view of the Bis Glacier and its crevasses.
6,2 km
3,40 h
1428 m
7 m
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Hike to the Kin Hut - via Randa (Nr. 67)
Mountain trail | medium
In this region above Randa, names of geographical features such as Wildkin and Wildibach hint at the wild nature of the landscape. It’s no surprise that this walk up to the Kin Hut is also wild and beautiful.
7,9 km
3,30 h
1401 m
224 m
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Hike to the Kin Hut - via Täschalp (Nr. 49)
Mountain trail | medium
This hike requires quite an effort, given total climbs of 1,000 m – but rewards walkers with some delightful discoveries.
7 km
3,5 h
703 m
312 m
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Hike to the Schönbiel Hut (Nr. 29b)
Mountain trail | hard
The trail to the Schönbiel Hut is full of variety; the view from the hut of the north face of the Matterhorn is breathtaking.
20 km
6,18 h
559 m
1285 m
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Hike to the Täsch Hut (Nr. 45)
Mountain trail | hard
This varied walk offers a fascinating experience of different aspects of the alpine world: views of towering mountains, a surprising variety of alpine flora and a glimpse behind the scenes of a mountaineers’ hut.
7,2 km
3,25 h
1275 m
5 m
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Hike to the Weisshorn Hut (Nr. 61)
Alpine trail | hard
This tough trail is suitable for experienced mountain hikers in good physical shape. The route entails an ascent of 1,774 vertical metres – but the climb is well worth the effort.
16,5 km
7,0 h
1540 m
1540 m
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Hörnli Trail (Nr. 27)
Alpine trail | hard
This trail leads to what is probably the key location in Zermatt, the Hörnli Hut at the foot of the Matterhorn. Historically this has been the heart of all the action, and remains so today.
4,3 km
2,15 h
693 m
13 m
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La Traversata
Skitouring | medium
A tour for active skiers, ski tour enthusiasts and fans of adventure. La Traversata heads over a via ferrata on the border between Switzerland and Italy and is ideal for freeriders, too.
7,7 km
4,0 h
233 m
1546 m
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Larch Trail (Nr. 28)
Theme trail | medium
The Larch Trail leads across alpine pastures, along sparse forest that is home to numerous gnarled and ancient Swiss stone pine trees and tall larches. The theme trail is devoted to the nutcracker, an emblematic local bird species.
4,4 km
1,40 h
62 m
773 m
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Mark Twain Trail (Nr. 18)
Hiking trail | medium
On the trail of the American writer Mark Twain: a pleasant walk on the Riffelberg with breathtaking views of the Matterhorn. In his satirical account "Climbing the Riffelberg", Mark Twain poked fun at the expeditions of the 19th century into the alpine world around Zermatt.
3,4 km
0,50 h
0 m
375 m
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Marmot Trail (Nr. 8)
Theme trail | medium
This walk is a must for families, offering a chance to watch marmots close-up.
3,8 km
1,10 h
7 m
296 m
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Matterhorn Glacier Trail (Nr. 26)
Theme trail | medium
This route offers a fascinating glimpse of a world between rock and ice. Walkers approach the glacier on a safe path, close enough to see the meltwater running out: a memorable moment on a special hiking adventure.
6,6 km
2,0 h
174 m
515 m
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Matterhorn Trail (Nr. 29)
Theme trail | medium
The Matterhorn, the ultimate mountain… This trail explores its many facets: its physical origins, its stories and legends, its very essence.
9,7 km
2,45 h
0 m
981 m
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Nature Trail (Nr. 19)
Hiking trail | medium
The Nature Trail is a treat for body and soul. At first it leads through a forest with ancient Swiss stone pine trees, before entering the bare landscape left by the retreating Findel Glacier. Here, the sweeping views extend all the way to the Matterhorn.
6,2 km
1,40 h
331 m
267 m
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