Easiest lake walk in Zermatt to see the Matterhorn
A traveler named Swede4life is looking for recommendations for an easy hike with great views of the Matterhorn. They are concerned that some hikes might be too challenging and appreciate suggestions for accessible options.
- Consider hiking from Rotenboden to Riffelalp, which is an easy walk accessible via funicular to Gornergrat.
- Check out Leisee on Sunnegga for a popular and easy lake hike, where you can also enjoy a meal with a view of the Matterhorn.
- Use the Swiss Travel Pass to get half-price tickets for local transportation, making it more affordable to reach hikes.
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Hi, could someone recommend a reasonably easy lake hike to have a great view of the Matterhorn. Some of the hikes appear pretty daunting. Like the enclosed. Thanks.
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Hi Swede4life,
I think this is the one you are looking for: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/rotenboden-riffelalp. That is an easy walk from Rotenboden to Riffelalp, íou can reach the start point with a funicular to Gornergrat (http://www.myswissalps.com/gornergrat).
Here you’ll find more hiking routes: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/. Use the filter to narrow down your search (Valais – Matter Valley).
I’ve also done the 5 lake hike, it was also an easy hike (we walked with 2 and 5 years old children (we carried the 2 years old in a baby carrier), it is a longer one than the previous one but very famous and beautiful. Here is an older thread about it: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/5-seenweg-5-lake-hike-in-early-may
Take care,
Ildiko
More about Zermatt: http://www.myswissalps.com/zermatt
Thank you.
Just an FYI about the 5 Lakes walk. I did that back in September of 2019 and was a bit disappointed by the overall “ambience” of it. Some of it was on dirt access roads as opposed to trails on hillsides and woods.
Don’t get me wrong as I had some of my favorite pictures taken on that walk. (see attachment) It just wasn’t as picturesque as I was expecting… and the lakes were more like little ponds.
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Hi Swede4life,
Head for Leisee on Sunnegga. It’s just a short funicular ride up from Zermatt and then a short walk from the Sunnegga station to the this small lake with an amazing view of the Matterhorn. There is a restaurant with a big terrace overlooking the Matterhorn too. This lake is quite popular and does get crowded as it is the easiest to get to. About CHF18 return (half price with the Swiss Travel Pass or Swiss Half Fare Card).
Regards,
Anna
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