Hiking trailMedium

Riffelalp Trail (Nr. 20)

This pleasant walk leads through the forests of Zermatt with their larches and Swiss stones pines: an adventure for all the senses.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 30 min
Distance
4.2 km
Ascent
26 m
Descent
562 m
Lowest point
1664 m
Highest point
2226 m

This pleasant walk leads through the forests of Zermatt with their larches and Swiss stones pines: an adventure for all the senses.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1 h 30 min
Distance
4.2 km
Ascent
26 m
Descent
562 m
Lowest point
1664 m
Highest point
2226 m

Description

This path leads mainly through typical mountain forest. At times, it reveals views of the Matterhorn and the green rise of the Schafberg, where the gondolas of the Matterhorn Express glide up to the heights. With the warmth of the sunshine, the trees – gnarled Swiss stone pine trees and arrow-straight larches – release a soothing scent. Whenever a breeze blows, the sound of rustling pine and larch needles fills the air.

Anyone seeking relaxation or an opportunity for quiet contemplation will enjoy the pure air and mountain light, the scent of resin and of the forest floor, and the whispering of the trees.

  • Nature reserve: roe deer may be seen.
  • Chance to spot nutcrackers, typical birds of the mountain forests

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Riffelalp (2,211 m)
End point
Winkelmatten (1,650 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

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

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