Hiking trailEasy

360° Loop Gornergrat (Nr. 16)

The Gornergrat is one of Switzerland’s top excursions with good reason. This short circular route lets visitors experience the magic of the Gornergrat and the impressive scenic panorama.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
20 min
Distance
0.5 km
Ascent
19 m
Descent
18 m
Lowest point
3112 m
Highest point
3130 m

The Gornergrat is one of Switzerland’s top excursions with good reason. This short circular route lets visitors experience the magic of the Gornergrat and the impressive scenic panorama.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
20 min
Distance
0.5 km
Ascent
19 m
Descent
18 m
Lowest point
3112 m
Highest point
3130 m

Description

The view from the 360° Loop Gornergrat is extremely memorable: before you lie the Monte Rosa massif with Switzerland’s highest mountain (Dufourspitze, 4,634 m), the second highest glacier in the Alps (Gorner glacier) and a panorama with 29 mountains over 4,000 metres, including the Matterhorn, all close enough to touch.

The short high-altitude hiking trail starts and ends at the Gornergrat viewing platform and runs behind the Gornergrat peak. With a little luck you will see wild ibex.

  • 33-minute ride from Zermatt to the Gornergrat with the Gornergrat railway
  • beneath the viewing platform: 3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat (highest hotel in the Swiss Alps)

Best season

Jan
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Dec

Route

Start point
Gornergrat (3'100 m)
End point
Gornergrat (3'100 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.

Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Circular route
  • Easy for walking with children
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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