Winter hiking trailMedium
Zermatt-Sunnegga (via Winkelmatten) (Nr. 112)
This Zermatt walk is a wintery idyll, offering sunshine, the romance of the forest, snow-capped peaks, gastronomic treats and a breathtaking view.
Details
Type
Winter hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h
Distance
3'726 km
Ascent
641 m
Descent
33 m
Lowest point
1672 m
Highest point
2288 m
This Zermatt walk is a wintery idyll, offering sunshine, the romance of the forest, snow-capped peaks, gastronomic treats and a breathtaking view.
Details
Type
Winter hiking trail
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2 h
Distance
3'726 km
Ascent
641 m
Descent
33 m
Lowest point
1672 m
Highest point
2288 m
Description
When the view is this beautiful, a hike up into the mountains is doubly enjoyable. After Winkelmatten, the trail enters the protected forest above Zermatt and begins climbing through the dappled woods - there’s plenty of light, as larches lose their needles in winter. Now and again, walkers have a clear view of the Matterhorn. Above the treeline, the trail traces a route across sunlit snowy landscapes.
In Findeln, walkers are spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants; it’s a real gourmet Mecca. After a stop for refreshment, the trail winds along and across the ski piste up to Sunnegga.
- Wolli’s park for beginners at the Leisee (for young skiers)
- Leisee Shuttle funicular offers an alternative to a winter hike
Best season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Route
Start point
Winkelmatten (1,650 m)
End point
Sunnegga (2,288 m)
Rating
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Map
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Properties
- Refreshment options
- Route tour
- Nice views
- Cultural highlights
- Faunistic highlights