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Edelweiss, gentian, different orchids: numerous rare alpine flowers grow along this botanical path. Depending on the course of the weather, the blossoms along this trail can change quickly, to the delight of nature lovers.
Up on these high alpine pastures, the variety of colours among the flowers is endless. Spring gentians bring bright shades of blue, soon followed by various species of anemone and pasque flower, including Haller’s pasque flower (Pulsatilla halleri), a very rare species typical of Zermatt. Later still, the edelweiss appear. A special feature along this walk: you can observe edelweiss comfortably at eye level, just a couple of hundred metres after crossing the Triftbach river.
Because so many different flowers blossom here, the variety of butterflies and other insects is also enormous. These include the beautiful but threatened Apollo butterfly (strictly protected).
Zermatt (station) - Trift
Extension possible via the trails Edelweissweg or Wisshornweg.
(Hiking time for the walk back: approx. 1h 30)
This hike is marked on the signposts as “Botanischer Lehrpfad”.
We recommend:
Allow plenty of time: the variety of flowers is tremendous.
Extension possible via the trails Edelweissweg or Wisshornweg.
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