White Magic Trail (No. 143)

Snowshoe tourMedium

White Magic Trail (No. 143)

This snowshoe hike can be tough on the body depending on the snow conditions. The route leads 741 m down the mountain. But what you earn has great value: The view of the village of Zermatt is magical.

Details

TypeSnowshoe tour

DifficultyMedium

Duration1 h 45 min

Distance4.2 km

Ascent1 m

Descent723 m

Lowest point1863 m

Highest point2587 m

This snowshoe hike can be tough on the body depending on the snow conditions. The route leads 741 m down the mountain. But what you earn has great value: The view of the village of Zermatt is magical.

Details

TypeSnowshoe tour

DifficultyMedium

Duration1 h 45 min

Distance4.2 km

Ascent1 m

Descent723 m

Lowest point1863 m

Highest point2587 m

Description

First, you pass through the pasture area of Alp Hermetje. Finally, you enter the loose forest, where chamois can be spotted depending on the time of day. In winter they have thick, fluffy-looking fur. If you sit quietly, you might spot a chamois. Chamois move little in winter.

  • about every 100 m pink poles marking the path
  • wildlife observation possible on the way
  • guided tours are bookable via the Zermatters

Best season

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

Route

Start point
Schwarzsee (2,583 m)
End point
Furi (1,867 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

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

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