Europaweg

Multi-day tourHard

Europaweg

The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by some to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The view of the mountain panorama including the Matterhorn has made it famous worldwide. 

Details

TypeMulti-day tour

DifficultyHard

Duration13 h 30 min

Distance39 km

Ascent2550 m

Descent1882 m

Lowest point1310 m

Highest point2347 m

The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by some to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The view of the mountain panorama including the Matterhorn has made it famous worldwide. 

Details

TypeMulti-day tour

DifficultyHard

Duration13 h 30 min

Distance39 km

Ascent2550 m

Descent1882 m

Lowest point1310 m

Highest point2347 m

Description

The breathtaking nature was used by the authorities of the municipalities of St. Niklaus, Grächen, Randa, Täsch and Zermatt in 1997 to create the Europaweg. In 2021, the first stage from Grächen was redesigned and now leads variably and spectacularly to the Europahütte above Randa. From there, it goes over the suspension bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps, which spans the Grabengufer. It is 494 m long and at the highest point you float 85 m above the abyss. Then it continues towards Täschalp and finally to Zermatt.

  • Herbriggen: Intermediate stage location with hotel accommodation
  • Täschalp: Cheese and whey products for sale 

Current notice:

The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is partly passable. Due to closures in certain sections, we ask all hikers to observe the following information:

  • Closed sections: Randa – Täsch: Section Springelboden – Eggenstadel

  • Detours: Randa (Springelboden) – Täsch (Eggenstadel): Please follow the hiking trail from Springelboden to Attermenzen. From there the path continues to Täsch. In Täsch, take the marked hiking trail towards Täschalp.

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Route

Start point
Grächen (1,620 m)
End point
Sunnegga (2,288 m)

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Properties

  • Restaurants on the way
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

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