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 …

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6.32 km

Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge)

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So what. Succeeded. The right decision was to take the gondola first. So I still had a lot of grains to hike down completely. Hamma climb. Climbing properly was the …

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9.11 km

Trail to Hörnlihütte with Views of the Matterhorn

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The terrain can be challenging, especially if it is icy/wet, but reaching the Hörnlihütte is a great reward for rising to the challenge! There, you have amazing views and the opportunity to enjoy some nice food and drinks.

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9.69 km

Hirli

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Above the Stafelalp, the black-nosed sheep of the Julen family graze. They have the largest breeding of this breed with over 300 animals worldwide. So if you're in the area, …

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10.8 km

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

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Right at the top station of the Schwarzseebahn lies the small mountain lake. On its shore stands picturesque the chapel "Maria zum Schnee". The smooth surface of the water reflects …

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11.4 km

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Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.45 km

3.17 km

1.42 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

1.92 km

1.47 km

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,240 m)

Lowest point (2,390 m)

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Hörnligrat (Matterhorn Ridge) – Schwarzsee (Zermatt) loop from Schwarzsee

View of the Matterhorn from Riffelsee

View of the Matterhorn from Hirligrat

Hörnli Hut (Matterhorn Base Camp)

Matterhorn Ascent Entry