Hörnlihütte (Matterhorn Base Camp)
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 209 out of 212 hikers
Routes leading to this Highlight may be dangerous
Routes may comprise technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
Location: Zermatt, Visp, Valais, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Hörnlihütte (Matterhorn Base Camp)
- Expert
5.0
(34)
266
Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge) loop from Landtunnel09:56
19.2km
1,600m
Expert5.0
(12)
121
Zum See Hamlet – Schwarzsee (Zermatt) loop from Sunneggabahn Talstation10:32
23.4km
1,630m
Expert5.0
(2)
19
Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge) – Schwarzsee (Zermatt) loop from Zermatt05:18
10.9km
840m
Tips
If you have time and alpine experience in rocky terrain, it is worth climbing up to the Hörnli Hut, possibly with an overnight stay, to try out hut life. It is fun even without climbing the Matterhorn.
Unfortunately, the Hörnli Hut is often fully booked for months.translated by
•August 16, 2019
Great place to enjoy some lovely food/beverages with magnificent and iconic views. The route leading up to the Hörnlihütte can be challenging if it is icy, so be prepared with the right equipment in any case.
August 26, 2024
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Description
Location: Zermatt, Visp, Valais, Switzerland
Best Hikes to Hörnlihütte (Matterhorn Base Camp)
- Expert
5.0
(34)
266
Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge) loop from Landtunnel09:56
19.2km
1,600m
Expert5.0
(12)
121
Zum See Hamlet – Schwarzsee (Zermatt) loop from Sunneggabahn Talstation10:32
23.4km
1,630m
Expert5.0
(2)
19
Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge) – Schwarzsee (Zermatt) loop from Zermatt05:18
10.9km
840m
Information
- Elevation3,320 m
Contact
- AddressHörnlihütte Zermatt, Bahnhofstrasse 53, CH-3920 Zermatt
- Website
- Phone
Good to know
- Family FriendlyNo
- Wheelchair accessNo
- Dog FriendlyYes
- Overnight StayYes
- Camping availabilityNo
- Luggage transport serviceNo
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