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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

04:44

8.88km

660m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

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 241 m for 229 m

After 570 m for 1.09 km

After 1.73 km for 2.77 km

After 4.64 km for 4.05 km

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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149 m

Hotel Restaurant Schwarzsee

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Starting point for many tours.

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447 m

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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519 m

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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1.68 km

Hirli

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Above the Stafelalp, the black-nosed sheep of the Julen family graze. They have the largest breeding of this breed with over 300 animals worldwide. So if you're in the area, …

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2.83 km

Great views of the Matterhorn

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Great views on the Matterhorn and the surrounding mountains

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2.94 km

At the foot of the Matterhorn

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At the foot of the Matterhorn 🤩

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4.50 km

Hörnli Hut (Matterhorn Base Camp)

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If you have time and alpine experience in rocky terrain, it is worth climbing up to the Hörnli Hut, possibly with an overnight stay, to try out hut life. It …

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6.87 km

View of the Matterhorn

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very pretty here, very pretty

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8.88 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

402 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.62 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,210 m)

Lowest point (2,550 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

14°C

7°C

57 %

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

04:44h

8.88km

660m

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

04:44h

8.88km

660m

Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Great views of the Matterhorn loop from Schwarzsee

Hotel Restaurant Schwarzsee

Riffelsee

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

Hirli

Great views of the Matterhorn

At the foot of the Matterhorn

Hörnli Hut (Matterhorn Base Camp)

View of the Matterhorn

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