Trail and hike planning | Zermatt

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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Glacier Garden Loop Bike Tour (Nr. 24)

Mountain biking | easy

The Glacier Garden Loop is an ideal beginner's trail and a great way to discover the area around the village. It’s not all about technical sections; instead, the focus is on the enjoyment of biking.

15,8 km 2,9 h 497 m 497 m

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The Gorner Glacier sculpted this landscape over many millennia. Today, hikers marvel at the polished rocks and boulders, the ice of the glacier that still remains in the valley floor, and the larch trees that are inexorably reconquering the landscape.

6,2 km 1,50 h 38 m 753 m

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Glacier trek to the Monte Rosa Hut (Nr. 21a)

Alpine trail | hard

Glacier trekking to the Monte Rosa hut is a unique experience. Instead of a standard hiking trail, the route leads you over glaciers and moraines.

8 km 3,30 h 474 m 415 m

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Gornergrat Classic Bike Tour (Nr. 1)

Mountain biking | hard

Here, one highlight is quickly followed by another - first, you enjoy the fantastic views on the Gorner Glacier, then admire the reflection of the Matterhorn in the Riffelsee. You pass these natural wonders on flowy and technical trails. Guaranteed fun and an unforgettable adventure.

11,7 km 0,40 h 6 m 1491 m

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Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon

Trail running | hard

The Gornergrat Zermatt Marathon is one of the finest running events in the Alps. Start in St. Niklaus, finish in Zermatt – with the option of racing all the way to the top of the Gornergrat.

41,9 km 5,5 h 1840 m 405 m

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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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Haute Route Chamonix-Zermatt

Skitouring | medium

An absolute ski tour classic. Over 5-6 days, from one mountaineering centre to another.

94,3 km 50,0 h 6700 m 8345 m

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High-Altitude Trail

Multi-day hike | hard

The Höhenweg (high-altitude trail) brings hikers to the most beautiful locations in the mountains around Zermatt. Highlights include Höhbalmen and Gornergrat, where the Alpine views seem to go on for ever.

89,3 km 32,10 h 5749 m 5921 m

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Hike to the Dom Hut (Nr. 62)

Alpine trail | hard

The Dom Hut (2,940 m) is a mountain refuge run by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) and equipped with ultra-modern facilities. Its strategic location makes it a popular choice for ascents of seven of the highest mountains in the Alps.

5,4 km 4,30 h 1532 m 2 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 Rothorn Hut (Nr. 34)

Alpine trail | hard

The Rothorn Hut attracts a colourful variety of mountaineers seeking high-altitude challenges. Regular mountain hikers, too, enjoy the climb up to the Eseltschuggen.

8,1 km 4,40 h 1696 m 116 m

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Hike to the Schönbiel Hut (Nr. 29a)

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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