Hiking trailMedium
Zermatt Forest Trail (Nr. 12)
The path traces a leisurely zig-zag through the mixed larch forest. The trees provide shade but also offer frequent views to the horizon. Around Ried, the vista opens up dramatically to reveal the resplendent Matterhorn.
Details
TypeHiking trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 50 min
Distance6.4 km
Ascent3 m
Descent619 m
Lowest point1602 m
Highest point2216 m
The path traces a leisurely zig-zag through the mixed larch forest. The trees provide shade but also offer frequent views to the horizon. Around Ried, the vista opens up dramatically to reveal the resplendent Matterhorn.
Details
TypeHiking trail
DifficultyMedium
Duration1 h 50 min
Distance6.4 km
Ascent3 m
Descent619 m
Lowest point1602 m
Highest point2216 m
Description
When the sun shines on the forest, the resin of the larch and Swiss stone pines gives off a lovely scent. Take a deep breath and enjoy its soothing effect. All along this well-made gravel trail, there’s rustling in the foilage. Who will be the first to spot a squirrel gnawing at a pine cone? And who can identify the chattering call of the nutcracker, one of the local resident birds?
- Appropriate for children from age 4
- For pushchairs with large wheels
- Clear view of the Matterhorn
- Commanding view of Zermatt village
- Place of departure: Sunnegga - Tufteren (30 min.)
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Sep
Oct
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Dec
Route
Start point
Tufteren (2,215 m)
End point
Zermatt (1,620 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Suitable for strollers
- Easy for walking with children
- Nice views
- Botanical highlights
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights