5-lake route (No. 11)

Thematic trailMedium

5-lake route (No. 11)

The 5-lake route is the hiking trail of superlatives in the Zermatt mountain world: The Matterhorn is reflected in three of these mountain lakes. The view of the many mountain giants is unique and the hiking route highly varied.

Details

TypeThematic trail

DifficultyMedium

Duration2 h 30 min

Distance9.8 km

Ascent165 m

Descent454 m

Lowest point2130 m

Highest point2584 m

The 5-lake route is the hiking trail of superlatives in the Zermatt mountain world: The Matterhorn is reflected in three of these mountain lakes. The view of the many mountain giants is unique and the hiking route highly varied.

Details

TypeThematic trail

DifficultyMedium

Duration2 h 30 min

Distance9.8 km

Ascent165 m

Descent454 m

Lowest point2130 m

Highest point2584 m

Description

The path leads to the lakes Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee. These are all mountain lakes that are not easily forgotten. Different in shape, color, character and size, there is something completely different to discover at each lake. At Leisee it is about swimming, for the children's fun. At Grünsee the landscape shows its barren side, where larches hold their ground despite rubble and sand. Rare flowers grow at Grindjisee. And so on. Who will discover more?

  • Suitable for children from 6 years
  • Matterhorn reflection in Stellisee, Grindjisee and Leisee
  • Findel glacier moraine
  • Swimming opportunities at Leisee and Grünsee
  • Picnic facilities and children's playground at Leisee

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Route

Start point
Blauherd (2,571 m)
End point
Sunnegga (2,288 m)

Rating

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Map

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Properties

  • Restaurants on the way
  • Route tour
  • Easy for walking with children
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

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