Swiss Topwalk (Nr. 23)

Sweeping panoramic views accompany hikers all along this beautiful trail. Highlight: the reflection of the Matterhorn in the Riffelsee lake.

For athletes keen to boost their red blood cell count, this trail with its vertical climb of 900 m offers excellent altitude training. One attraction is the option – good for the joints – to head back down to the village afterwards on the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway, enjoying panoramic views along the way, Matterhorn included.

• Observation platform on the Gornergrat

• Intermediate stations on the Gornergrat Bahn cog railway line, for a leisurely alternative to walking/running

• Part of route same as for Gornergrat - Zermatt Marathon (held every July)

• Interesting alpine flora