Thematic trailMedium

Matterhorn Trail (Nr. 29)

The Matterhorn, the ultimate mountain… This trail explores its many facets: its physical origins, its stories and legends, its very essence.

Details

Type
Thematic trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 45 min
Distance
9.7 km
Descent
981 m
Lowest point
1605 m
Highest point
2587 m

The Matterhorn, the ultimate mountain… This trail explores its many facets: its physical origins, its stories and legends, its very essence.

Details

Type
Thematic trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h 45 min
Distance
9.7 km
Descent
981 m
Lowest point
1605 m
Highest point
2587 m

Description

All kinds of stories are told about the Matterhorn: folk talks, legends, amusing anecdotes… This trail, which presents the world-famous mountain from quite close up, features a series of information panels that cover many different aspects of the iconic peak.

Did you know that the Matterhorn was made by giants from Valtournenche? Or that there were once plans to build a lift to the summit of the Matterhorn (see literature note)? Carved wooden sculptures beautifully depict different themes and stories.

  • Idyllic chapels at Schwarzsee and in Zmutt
  • Good view of the north face of the Matterhorn
  • Information panels in German, English, French, Japanese

Best season

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Route

Start point
Schwarzsee (2,583 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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