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The “Grave of the Unknown Climber” is located in the Mountaineers’ Cemetery. It reminds us of the more than 500 deaths, which have taken place on the Matterhorn since 1865. And of the missing and dead, who could not be found or completely removed after their fall.
Various small hamlets overlook Zermatt. In early centuries, they were used for farming and agriculture in summer. One such is the hamlet of Herbrigg, located up on the slopes south-west of Zermatt at an altitude of 1,754 m.
Freely accessible
The hamlet of Furi (1,867 m) used to be a summer pasture where cattle grazed centuries ago. The old houses are authentic Walser mountain houses, barns and granaries. Today, Furi has developed into an adventure world for the whole family.