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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

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688

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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

03:41

9.03km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.72 km for 296 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Photo Spot #9

Viewpoint

2

2.20 km

Kleiner Riffelsee

Highlight • Lake

The Riffelsee is a little off the beaten track of Zermatt, but the Riffelseeweg (No. 21) leads directly to it. The view of the Matterhorn, the mountain of mountains, standing …

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3

2.36 km

View of Castor, Pollux, Breithorn, and Monte Rosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth spending a moment on the viewing platform and marveling at the numerous peaks. Simply magnificent!

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4

2.55 km

Riffelsee

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From here you have a really nice view of the Matterhorn. If there is still no wind, you can still see the Matterhorn reflected in the lake.

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5

4.66 km

Descent from the Gornergrat alongside the railway

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The way down from the Gornergrat in the direction of Riffelsee leads alongside the tracks of the Gornergrat Bahn - always with a view of the mighty Matterhorn.

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6

5.00 km

Zooom: The Matterhorn, Gornergrat

Highlight • Monument

Immersing yourself in the virtual world and floating through the mountains with a paraglider is a unique experience and a little thrill - great 👍

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7

5.13 km

Kulmhotel Gornergrat

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Everywhere that is beautiful, it is unfortunately also quite crowded... A pity for the tourists, good for the hoteliers

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8

5.77 km

View of the Gornergrat and Matterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here the Gornergrat with its glaciers is truly impressive, spectacular!

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9

8.27 km

View of the Matterhorn

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B

9.03 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.58 km

2.69 km

766 m

Surfaces

3.63 km

2.63 km

2.09 km

373 m

127 m

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< 100 m

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Highest point (3,070 m)

Lowest point (2,570 m)

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Thursday 7 May

2°C

-5°C

27 %

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