Hiking trailEasy

Täsch-Zermatt Railway Trail (Nr. 50)

The Railway Trail makes an ideal family walk, offering close-up views of trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The area along the path is also home to marmots and many alpine flowers including some very rare species.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h 55 min
Distance
6 km
Ascent
198 m
Descent
30 m
Lowest point
1438 m
Highest point
1632 m
The Railway Trail makes an ideal family walk, offering close-up views of trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. The area along the path is also home to marmots and many alpine flowers including some very rare species.

Details

Type
Hiking trail
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h 55 min
Distance
6 km
Ascent
198 m
Descent
30 m
Lowest point
1438 m
Highest point
1632 m

Description

The path leads through a variety of terrain, across forest, meadows and pastures. Here the star attractions are the trains of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn – and, just before 9am and just after 5pm, the Glacier Express with its panoramic carriages. As walkers approach the large marmot colony, the furry rodents whistle in alarm and disappear into their burrows (the noise of the trains, however, does not disturb them at all). Hikers only have to sit still for a while for the charming creatures to appear again.

At the Air Zermatt heliport at the entrance to Zermatt, weather permitting, walkers can watch the movements of the helicopters. The dramatic take-offs and landings are often a matter of life and death. On occasions, a helicopter will return from a mission with the mountain rescuer still balancing on the landing skid.

  • Depending on season, alpine columbine and other mountain flowers
  • Marmots
  • Barbecue site with picnic area
  • Appropriate for children from age 4

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Täsch (1,450 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

You can reach more detailed information for tour specifics by ©Outdooractive from the link placed below the map.

Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Easy for walking with children
  • Nice views
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights

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