Mountain Hiking TrailHard
Path of Silence (Nr. 24)
The Path of Silence is a treat for all seeking tranquillity. The trail leads from the Gornergrat down into a still, forgotten valley that offers a good chance of spotting wildlife.
Details
TypeMountain Hiking Trail
DifficultyHard
Duration1 h 45 min
Distance5 km
Ascent38 m
Descent821 m
Lowest point2298 m
Highest point3081 m
The Path of Silence is a treat for all seeking tranquillity. The trail leads from the Gornergrat down into a still, forgotten valley that offers a good chance of spotting wildlife.
Details
TypeMountain Hiking Trail
DifficultyHard
Duration1 h 45 min
Distance5 km
Ascent38 m
Descent821 m
Lowest point2298 m
Highest point3081 m
Description
This walk leads through the quieter region of the Gornergrat, into its little-known hinterland. Along the way it passes the Kellensee lake, used in winter as a storage reservoir for artificial snowmaking along the pistes. There are fewer and fewer people to be seen – and so an increasing likelihood of spotting chamois. The path crosses stubbly pastures of alpine grass before reaching the lower part of the Ritzigrat ridge and a landscape scattered with rocks and boulders. Freeriders may well remember the scene, from having traced sweeping turns across the pristine snow here in winter.
- Swimming in the Grünsee lake (no dedicated facilities)
- Chance to see wildlife
- Interesting alpine flora with edelweiss
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Properties
- Restaurants on the way
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Geological highlights
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights
- Insider tip