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Path of Silence (No. 24)

Mountain Hiking TrailModerate

Path of Silence (No. 24)

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Path of Silence: a dream for those seeking peace. From Gornergrat, it goes down through a quiet, forgotten valley. It is worth keeping an eye out for wildlife here.

Details

TypeMountain Hiking Trail

DifficultyModerate

Duration1 h 45 min

Distance5 km

Ascent0 m

Descent783 m

Lowest point2298 m

Highest point3081 m

Path of Silence: a dream for those seeking peace. From Gornergrat, it goes down through a quiet, forgotten valley. It is worth keeping an eye out for wildlife here.

Details

TypeMountain Hiking Trail

DifficultyModerate

Duration1 h 45 min

Distance5 km

Ascent0 m

Descent783 m

Lowest point2298 m

Highest point3081 m

Description

The hike leads you into the quiet area of the Gornergrat, into its lesser-known hinterland. You pass the Kellensee, which serves as a reservoir for snowmaking in winter. Fewer and fewer people are encountered here, and with a bit of luck you may even spot chamois. The trail crosses patchy alpine meadows and, in the lower part of the Ritzigrat, reaches terrain scattered with stones and rocks – perhaps freeriders will remember leaving their tracks here in untouched winter snow.
  • Wildlife observation: possible
  • Alpine flora: interesting plants, including edelweiss

The Path of Silence leads from the Gornergrat to the Grünsee. From the Grünsee, you can continue either towards Sunnegga or to Riffelalp. The trails are well marked and easy to follow.

Best season

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Route

Start point
Gornergrat (3,089 m)
End point
Grünsee (2,300 m)

Rating

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Map

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Properties

  • Restaurants on the way
  • Route tour
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights
  • Insider tip

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