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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

05:05

12.3km

620m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 10.3 km for 1.09 km

After 11.5 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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8.84 km

View of the Matterhorn from the Ice Cave

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9.48 km

Wooden Bridge Over the Glacier Stream

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A wonderful route along the moraine under the Matterhorn, wonderful views. A must.

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11.4 km

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

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Right at the mountain station of the Schwarzseebahn lies this small mountain lake. Picturesquely situated on its shore is the chapel "Maria zum Schnee". The unique alpine panorama surrounding the …

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11.5 km

Riffelsee

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Easy trail from Zermatt or if you prefer the cable car. High mountain climate among the Alpine giants.

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11.8 km

View of the Matterhorn from the Lake

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Before the snow melts, a lake forms next to the Schwarzsee, which makes a wonderful photo backdrop

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12.0 km

View of the Monte Rosa Group and Matterhorn

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Surefootedness is imperative! Accessible with the gondola from Zermatt

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12.3 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

1.61 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

6.83 km

3.58 km

1.57 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,910 m)

Lowest point (2,430 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 9 July

13°C

5°C

58 %

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

View of the Matterhorn from the Ice Cave

Wooden Bridge Over the Glacier Stream

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

Riffelsee

View of the Matterhorn from the Lake

View of the Monte Rosa Group and Matterhorn

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