Rotenboden or Riffelberg hike to Riffelalp
A traveler named Swede4life is planning hikes in Zermatt and wants to know which route is better: Rotenboden to Riffelalp or Riffleberg to Riffelalp. They are looking for tips on the easiest paths and the best scenery.
- Consider starting from Rotenboden to visit Riffelsee, as it's a beautiful lake along the way.
- The hike from Riffelberg to Gornergrat offers stunning views, especially on clear days.
- For those with extra time, the Schwarzsee to Trockener Steg hike provides great views of the Matterhorn, but it is a bit more challenging.
- Using the Swiss Travel Pass can simplify your travel, especially with train rides in the area.
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Which hike is the best: Rotenboden or Riffleberg to Riffelalp? Time and easiest? Are there more than one hike from each location and if yes which has the better scenery? Thanks.
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Hi Swede4life,
I’ve attached the summer hiking map of Zermatt, you can see the hiking routes on it.
I have personal experiences only from Gornergrat to Riffelberg – that was quite easy – we walked there with my 5,5 years old child. We enjoyed it a lot, wonderful panorama to the Matterhorn.
Have a look at this thread, you might find it useful: http://www.myswissalps.com/forum/topic/zermatt-to-gornergrat-2.
I also recommend these pages: http://www.myswissalps.com/zermatt and http://www.myswissalps.com/zermatt/activities.
And here is the route description from Rotenboden to Riffelalp: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/rotenboden-riffelalp/route.
I hope that helps,
Ildiko
Thank you. I will review.
I would recommend the route I took – take the train to Riffelberg then hike up to Riffelsee – Rotenboden – Gornergrat.
Not very tough except for the ascent up to Gornergrat, I remember starting the hike around 9+ in the morning and finished it with a nice warming lunch in an bistro at the Gornergrat station.
If it’s a clear day, the view at Riffelsee and Gornergrat can blow minds for sure.
Also if you have more time in Zermatt, the hike from Schwarzsee – Trockener Steg (route 26 on the map shared by IIdiko) also gives special view of the Matterhorn and some of its geological history. It is slightly more challenging than Riffelberg – Gornergrat route in my opinion though.
Have fun!
Hi Swede4life,
I would recommend starting your hike from Rotenboden so you can walk to the lovely Riffelsee (a lake). From here you can either walk to Riffelalp or take the shorter option and hike to Riffelberg then take the train down.
Last summer my family and I hiked the Riffelalp – Sunnega trail and that’s highly recommended as well.
Sunnegga Rothorn: http://www.myswissalps.com/sunneggarothorn
Riffelalp – Sunnegga trail: http://www.myswissalps.com/hiking/riffelalp-sunnegga
Regards,
Anna
Thank you. Very helpful.
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