Thematic trailMedium
Glacier Garden Path (No. 17)
Open
The Gorner Glacier shaped this landscape thousands of years ago. You can see smoothed rock mounds, the remaining ice of the glacier in the valley below, and larch trees that are relentlessly reclaiming the landscape.
Details
TypeThematic trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 50 min
Distance6.2 km
Ascent38 m
Descent753 m
Lowest point1826 m
Highest point2579 m
The Gorner Glacier shaped this landscape thousands of years ago. You can see smoothed rock mounds, the remaining ice of the glacier in the valley below, and larch trees that are relentlessly reclaiming the landscape.
Details
TypeThematic trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 50 min
Distance6.2 km
Ascent38 m
Descent753 m
Lowest point1826 m
Highest point2579 m
Description
The path leads from Riffelberg, where the tree line also passes, into the rocky landscape at the former edge of the Gorner Glacier. But first, enjoy the view of the Matterhorn. Then descend into the powerful world of glacial forces. At Glacier Garden Dossen, you can see what the glacier hides on its underside: smoothed rock slabs, glacial potholes, and whimsical rock formations.
- July and August: Edelweiss
- At Glacier Garden Dossen: information boards
- Variant from Furi: through the Gorner Gorge to Zermatt (fee required)
- Near Glacier Garden Dossen: picnic areas, fire pits, and a children's playground
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Riffelberg (2,582 m)
End point
Furi (1,867 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Insider tip