Snowshoe tourEasy

Challenge Trail (Nr. 141)

This snowshoe trail leads close to the Gornergrat Bahn railway line from Gornergrat down to Rotenboden. Snow, sunshine and a magnificent mountain panorama with the Matterhorn promise a memorable hike.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
1'665 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
267 m
Lowest point
2815 m
Highest point
3089 m

This snowshoe trail leads close to the Gornergrat Bahn railway line from Gornergrat down to Rotenboden. Snow, sunshine and a magnificent mountain panorama with the Matterhorn promise a memorable hike.

Details

Type
Snowshoe tour
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
1'665 km
Ascent
1 m
Descent
267 m
Lowest point
2815 m
Highest point
3089 m

Description

Especially after fresh snowfall, this walk promises pure pleasure. Hikers following the leisurely trail barely notice the descent of about 300 vertical metres, so beautiful are the mountain vistas – taking in the Matterhorn, Klein Matterhorn, Breithorn and other peaks. Railway enthusiasts are also in for a treat, with fine views of the cog trains of the Gornergrat Bahn as they twist prettily and almost silently through the snow-blanketed landscape.

  • From Gornergrat, set off left of the railway line
  • Unusual route away from the ski pistes
  • Pink markers approx. every 100 m along the route
  • Photo subjects: Gornergrat Bahn cog railway and mountain panorama
  • Stay on marked trail to avoid disturbing wildlife
  • Guided tours bookable through the Zermatters

Best season

Jan
Feb
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May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Gornergrat (3,089 m)
End point
Rotenboden (2,815 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Cultural highlights

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