Thematic trailMedium
Matterhorn Glacier Trail (No. 26)
Here you immerse yourself in the landscape between rock and ice. On a safe path, you get close to the glaciers and see the water flowing out of them. A snapshot, a hiking experience of a very special kind.
Details
TypeThematic trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration2 h
Distance6.6 km
Ascent174 m
Descent515 m
Lowest point2570 m
Highest point2928 m
Here you immerse yourself in the landscape between rock and ice. On a safe path, you get close to the glaciers and see the water flowing out of them. A snapshot, a hiking experience of a very special kind.
Details
TypeThematic trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration2 h
Distance6.6 km
Ascent174 m
Descent515 m
Lowest point2570 m
Highest point2928 m
Description
The trail leads to the phenomena of glacier retreat. It shows what the glacier leaves behind as it retreats. What conditions it creates for the plant and animal world and how humans use the glacier’s remnants. Occasionally, you can feel a breeze blowing down from the glacier. A cold kiss of eternal ice. It smells of snow, ice, stone, water, and pure mountain air.
Since the Little Ice Age around 1850, the Furgg and Theodul glaciers have receded by more than three kilometers. Panels provide informative facts on interesting spots on site.
- Information boards in German, English, French, and Japanese
- Numerous small lakes to see
- Gravel and rocky terrain shaped by the former glacier
- Anyone who finds historical objects is obliged to hand them over to the tourism office. They will be passed on to the cantonal archaeologists.
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip