Thematic trailHard
Glacier Garden Trail (Nr. 17)
The Gorner Glacier sculpted this landscape over many millennia. Today, hikers marvel at the polished rocks and boulders, the ice of the glacier that still remains in the valley floor, and the larch trees that are inexorably reconquering the landscape.
Details
Type
Thematic trail
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
1 h 50 min
Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
38 m
Descent
753 m
Lowest point
1826 m
Highest point
2579 m
The Gorner Glacier sculpted this landscape over many millennia. Today, hikers marvel at the polished rocks and boulders, the ice of the glacier that still remains in the valley floor, and the larch trees that are inexorably reconquering the landscape.
Details
Type
Thematic trail
Difficulty
Hard
Duration
1 h 50 min
Distance
6.2 km
Ascent
38 m
Descent
753 m
Lowest point
1826 m
Highest point
2579 m
Description
The trail leads from Riffelberg, which today lies on the treeline, into the rocky landscape along the former edge of the Gorner Glacier. First of all, though, hikers should pause to admire the view of the Matterhorn, before following the path down into the mysterious world carved out by the mighty forces of the glacier. At the Gletschergarten Dossen (Dossen glacier garden), visitors can see what a glacier normally conceals: boulders polished smooth, glacial mills and strange rock formations.
- Further information on the “Furi – a world full of experiences” is also available online
- July and August: edelweiss
- In the Dossen glacier garden: information panels
- Variant from Furi: through the Gornerschlucht gorge to Zermatt (fee payable)
- Picnic areas, barbecue sites and children’s playground close to the Dossen glacier garden
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
You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.
Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights