Yes, this path leads straight down to the village – as the name suggests.
Details
Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 20 min
Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
617 m
Lowest point
1602 m
Highest point
2216 m
Yes, this path leads straight down to the village – as the name suggests.
Details
Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 20 min
Distance
3.5 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
617 m
Lowest point
1602 m
Highest point
2216 m
Description
This trail brings hikers straight from the wooded world of the alpine slopes into Zermatt village. The idyllic path leads through mixed larch forest, at times over a soft floor of larch needles (caution, slippery surface), but also across mini-pastures with small barns known as “Gädi” in the local dialect. The small clearings in the woods are delightful spots to pause, relax and enjoy the fresh forest air.
Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
As the path emerges from the forest, pause to enjoy the sweeping view to the left with the Matterhorn.
Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.