Winter hiking trailEasy
Rotenboden-Riffelberg (Nr. 113)
The winter views here are some of the finest in the Zermatt region. The trail leads below the shady Riffelhorn and back into dazzling sunshine, revealing a breathtaking vista culminating in the Gornergrat. A fairy-tale adventure with views that seem to go on for ever.
Details
Type
Winter hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
2'268 km
Ascent
7 m
Descent
240 m
Lowest point
2576 m
Highest point
2816 m
The winter views here are some of the finest in the Zermatt region. The trail leads below the shady Riffelhorn and back into dazzling sunshine, revealing a breathtaking vista culminating in the Gornergrat. A fairy-tale adventure with views that seem to go on for ever.
Details
Type
Winter hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
2'268 km
Ascent
7 m
Descent
240 m
Lowest point
2576 m
Highest point
2816 m
Description
This particular fairy tale begins at Rotenboden, where the winter hiking trail leads off to the left. The loop towards the Riffelhorn is particularly special - depending on the time of day, the Riffelhorn casts cold blue shadows in winter and walkers can see and feel for a moment just how much the sun warms the landscape, and how cold it can be in the shade.
The trail then heads up a small incline, where effort is rewarded with stunning views of the Matterhorn, before winding gently down to Riffelberg; children will love being pulled down this stretch on a sledge.
- Suitable for children aged 4 upwards
- Magnificent Alpine views of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn and other four-thousanders
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Rotenboden (2,815 m)
End point
Riffelberg (2,582 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Easy for walking with children
- Nice views
- Cultural highlights