Winter hiking trails

Winter hiking trails in the Zermatt - Matterhorn destination are incredibly relaxing, with romantic views, fascinating history, fresh winter air and many kilometres to explore.

Winter hiking & Snowshoe trails map

Opened winter hiking trails community of Zermatt

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21 Tours

Furi-Stafel (Nr. 122)

Winter hiking | medium

This winter hike from Furi to Stafel is best for early risers as the route is sunniest in the mornings.

 4,9 km  1,40 h  339 m  8 m
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Pensioners' Trail (Unterer Höhenweg) (Nr. 109)

Winter hiking | easy

This trail meanders peacefully through the snow-blanketed forest, offering glimpses of three parallel worlds: the village, the Alpine forest and the Gornergrat Bahn.

 2,2 km  1,0 h  55 m  78 m
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Randa Village Trail (Nr. 133)

Winter hiking | easy

The Village Trail winds through a stunning, snowy landscape and the delightful village of Randa.

 4,7 km  1,30 h  172 m  172 m
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Riffelalp-Winkelmatten (Nr. 114)

Winter hiking | medium

This winter hiking trail leads through a wonderfully romantic snow-covered forest along the slopes of the Gornergrat and down into the village of Zermatt.

 4,2 km  1,45 h  28 m  562 m
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Rotenboden-Riffelberg (Nr. 113)

Winter hiking | easy

The winter views here are some of the finest in the Zermatt region. The trail leads below the shady Riffelhorn and back into dazzling sunshine, revealing a breathtaking vista culminating in the Gornergrat. A fairy-tale adventure with views that seem to go on for ever.

 2,3 km  1,0 h  7 m  240 m
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Schwarzsee-Aroleid (Nr. 124)

Winter hiking | easy

In summer, many mountain climbers can experience the adventure of climbing the Matterhorn; in winter, it's all about walking through snowy landscapes.

 2,1 km  0,39 h  0 m  265 m
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Schwarzsee-Stafel (Nr. 123)

Winter hiking | medium

This winter hike goes quite close to the Matterhorn and directly under the mighty North Wall.

 3,3 km  1,0 h  0 m  384 m
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Täsch Circular Trail (Nr. 132)

Winter hiking | easy

This circular trail leads along the flat valley floor around Täsch, making it ideal for relaxed strolls with the kids or the dog.

 4,4 km  1,10 h  32 m  32 m
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Täsch Panorama Trail (Nr. 130)

Winter hiking | easy

The Panorama Trail around Täsch presents an ideal alternative to skiing, with open views, romantic forests and pure, blissful tranquillity.

 2,9 km  1,10 h  47 m  47 m
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Täsch-Randa (Nr. 131)

Winter hiking | easy

This simple winter hiking trail leads along the right-hand side of the valley from Täsch to Randa. Ideal for families.

 4,2 km  1,10 h  17 m  45 m
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Zermatt Circular Trail (Nr. 117)

Winter hiking | medium

A chapel, beautiful bridges and an enchanted winter forest like no other: the Zermatt Circular Trail offers this and more.

 6,5 km  2,0 h  198 m  198 m
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Zermatt-Furi (via Blatten) (Nr. 118)

Winter hiking | medium

This winter hiking trail passes through the beautiful hamlets of Blatten and Zum See before reaching Furi, and they’re a great place to stop for a bite to eat.

 2,3 km  1,0 h  256 m  18 m
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Zermatt-Furi (via Winkelmatten) (Nr. 116)

Winter hiking | easy

This winter hiking trail crosses the quarter at the far end of Zermatt in the direction of Furi. Along the way it leads across snow-blanketed meadows, through wintery forest and past romantic, secluded spots.

 2,8 km  1,0 h  199 m  5 m
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Zermatt-Ried (Nr. 107)

Winter hiking | easy

This gentle winter hiking trail leads from the centre of Zermatt through different quarters into the area of Ried. The clear view of the Matterhorn from here is particularly beautiful.

 2,2 km  0,50 h  201 m  9 m
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Zermatt-Sunnegga (via Tiefenmatten) (Nr. 115)

Winter hiking | medium

Climbing from the centre of the village of Zermatt up into the mountain sunshine, under one’s own steam - that’s the essence of this bracing hike. After the romantic, snow-blanketed forest, you are greeted with glorious views at Sunnegga.

 7,1 km  2,45 h  704 m  33 m
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Zermatt-Zmutt (Nr. 121)

Winter hiking | medium

This walk takes you through a winter wonderland of past times. From Zermatt, the trail climbs gently to the hamlet of Zmutt, where time seems to have stood still.

 2,7 km  1,20 h  330 m  2 m
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Zermatt-Zmutt (via Bielti/Furi) (Nr. 120)

Winter hiking | medium

This winter hiking trail from Zermatt to Zmutt has several interesting features to discover, including the Zmuttbach mountain stream and a chapel.

 3,7 km  1,40 h  359 m  36 m
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