Attractions and hiking routes around Zermatt
Below are the attractions and hiking trails we suggest for Zermatt.
SIGHTSEEING IN AND AROUND ZERMATT
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Glacier Express
The world famous train offering a full day of magnificent views of the Swiss Alps.
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Gornergrat
Cogwheel train to the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps.
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Attraction type: scenic trip;
natural site, mountain top, by train
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by cable car
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Duration: 1 day or less
Sunnegga-Rothorn
The three mountain stations of Sunnegga, Blauherd and Rothorn above Zermatt offer many activities and wonderful views. The best view of the Matterhorn perhaps?
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Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by cable car;
natural site, mountain top, by funicular
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Escort: independent (no guide)
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Region: Zermatt (Valais)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Attraction type: natural site, mountain top, by train;
city tour;
natural site, mountain top, by cable car
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Escort: private guide
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Region: Zermatt (Valais)
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Duration: 1 day or less
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Details & booking: Viator.com
Glacier Express tours 2 to 4 days
Choose from various independent tour packages to enjoy the Glacier Express. From 1 night to see the highlights, to 3 nights to see the whole route, including Zermatt and St. Moritz. You can add more nights to explore the towns (recommended). Also you can optionally add lunch on board.
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Hiking time: 1h45
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 2209 - 2816 m
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Distance: 5.1 km
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Terrain: meadow, high alpine terrain, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
Gebidum Pass
Hike up to the Gebidum Pass and enjoy the views across the canton of Valais.
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Hiking time: 2h00
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1962 - 2209 m
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Distance: 4.0 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
Giw - Gspon
Route around the tree line with views of the highest peaks in the Valais.
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Hiking time: 3h00
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1896 - 2210 m
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Distance: 6.6 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
Moosalp
Route on the high plateau of Moosalp, with wonderful views into the Matter valley.
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Hiking time: 1h15
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1993 - 2121 m
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Distance: 5.0 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 2h30
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 2187 - 2349 m
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Distance: 7.9 km
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Terrain: along lake, rocky, meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 1h00
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 1612 - 1678 m
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Distance: 3.5 km
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Terrain: town
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 1h15
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 1612 - 1994 m
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Distance: 4.2 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 2h30
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Difficulty: moderate
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Elevation: 1605 - 1793 m
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Distance: 7.3 km
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Terrain: meadow, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 2h00
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 1620 - 2125 m
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Distance: 5.8 km
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Terrain: forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)
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Hiking time: 2h30
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Difficulty: easy
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Elevation: 1249 - 1444 m
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Distance: 8.7 km
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Terrain: meadow, town, valley, forest
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Region: Matter valley (Valais)