5 Lakes Walk (Nr. 11)
The 5 Lakes Walk is in a class of its own among hikes in the Zermatt mountains. The views of the mountain lakes are superb (with the Matterhorn reflected in three of them), and the trail is full of variety.
Details
TypeThematic trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration2 h 30 min
Distance9.8 km
Ascent165 m
Descent454 m
Lowest point2130 m
Highest point2584 m
The 5 Lakes Walk is in a class of its own among hikes in the Zermatt mountains. The views of the mountain lakes are superb (with the Matterhorn reflected in three of them), and the trail is full of variety.
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 past the lakes of the Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee. Each of these mountain lakes is very different in terms of shape, colour, character and size, and has its own special attraction. The Leisee is good for swimming: children love it. The Grünsee looks out over a rather more rugged landscape, where Swiss stone pines nevertheless manage to grow among the scree and sand. The shores of the Grindjisee are home to rare flowers. And so on – each one promises a unique experience.
- Appropriate for children from age 6
- Reflection of Matterhorn in Stellisee, Grindjisee and Leisee lakes
- Findeln Glacier moraine
- Swimming in the Leisee and Grünsee lakes
- Children’s playground at Leisee, good picnic site
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Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Easy for walking with children
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights