Gornergrat Railway

The Winter Wonder Trail promises a magical experience: from the Riffelalp viewing terrace, it leads through snow forests and sun-drenched paths to the gourmet hotspot Findeln. Start the snowshoe hike at the Riffelalp Resort and first wander through the magical mountain forest to Grünsee. Enjoy the sun

Discover the wintry landscape from the slopes of the Gornergrat to the picturesque village of Zermatt. Enjoy the unique atmosphere of the winter forest near Riffelalp, where the gnarled pine trees are covered in a glittering blanket of snow and the crunching of the snow breaks the silence. In the afternoon

Go on an easy winter hike from the Rotenboden station to Riffelberg and immerse yourself in the magical winter landscape.



Start your winter fairy tale at the Rotenboden station and follow the path to the left that leads you to the Riffelhorn. Depending on the time of day, the Riffelhorn casts blue, cold

The Challenge Trail takes you from Gornergrat down to Rotenboden. Enjoy the shiny snow, the sun and the breathtaking mountain panorama along the Gornergrat railway line. This tour is particularly enjoyable when there is fresh snow, as the almost 300 meters in altitude are hardly noticeable when walking

The Discovery Trail stretches for about four kilometers through the pine forest, where you can immerse yourself in a wonderful winter landscape and escape from everyday life. From the Riffelalp the path winds through the partly bare forest, lined with pines and larches. There are always clearings with

The Panorama Trail leads to magical places between Rotenboden and Riffelberg. Although the famous Matterhorn reflection in Riffelsee is hidden under a blanket of snow, you can always keep the majestic Matterhorn in view.



The name already suggests that a panorama like no other awaits you, with views of

This family hike is something very special. Together with the offspring you solve the mystery of the missing glacier fleas. All you need is the izi.Travel app, the map and binoculars, which you can borrow from Zermatt Tourism for a deposit of CHF 20. And off you go with the adventure "Wolli and the climate

On this idyllic hike you will pass four picturesque mountain lakes and hike through an old pine forest. The tour takes you from the mountain station of the Sunnegga Bahn to the Riffelalp station. At around ten kilometers, this route requires a certain amount of basic stamina.



The Sunnegga Express takes

This panoramic hike takes you from the Rotenboden station past the famous Riffelsee and down to the Riffelalp station. On the way, the Matterhorn appears again and again in your field of vision and you can enjoy the beautiful nature.



It starts at the Rotenboden station. From here you can already see the

This tour follows the path taken by Mark Twain on his 1878 expedition to the Riffelberg. On the way you can expect wonderful views and magnificent nature. Mark Twain described this route in his book Climbing the Riffelberg. Back then, the Gornergrat Bahn didn't exist and you had to conquer the mountains