Hike to the Schönbielhütte (No. 53)

The names clearly reveal what they mean. Schönbiel means "beautiful small flat area on a height" in the Zermatt dialect. From the height of the Schönbielhütte, the view of the Matterhorn is unforgettable, a dream come true. And as dreams tend to be: depending on the weather, the view of the mighty Matterhorn with its north face can also seem eerie.

The path to the hut leads through the most diverse mountain landscapes: cultivated alpine pastures, gravel landscape of the former glacier tongue of the Zmutt Glacier, terminal moraine lakes, dam with hydroelectric power plant, large lateral moraine. 

• Waterfall: Arbenbachfall
• Wildlife observation possible

Renovation Schönbielhütte – Important information

The Schönbielhütte will be renovated in summer 2026. Between 20.06.2026 and 01.08.2026 the hut is normally open, but there may be noise emissions, limited availability of some areas and adjustments in hut operations. Accommodation and catering are guaranteed, but comfort may be limited.
From 02.08.2026 the hut will be completely closed due to renovation.