Gornergrat Railway and Matterhorn above Riffelalp

Gornergrat Railway and Matterhorn above Riffelalp

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Gornergrat Railway and Matterhorn above Riffelalp

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Location: Zermatt, Visp, Valais, Switzerland

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April 9, 2023

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Nice view of the Gornergrat Bahn with the Matterhorn in the background.

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The ride on the Gornergratbahn is an absolute highlight. Once you reach the top, you can admire the entire surrounding mountain world. The final station is at 3089 meters. From there, the Matterhorn (4478 m) can be seen very well in good weather!

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