Start
3084 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
46.02, 7.80 · rel 19449378
46.02, 7.80 · rel 19449378
Kristallweg
6,2 km from Rothorn to Blauherd through alpine terrain and mountains.
Rothorn
→
Blauherd
linear
6,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
54
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Remote
Moderate crowds
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× summit
Foto-Spot Rothorn
viewpoint ·
31 m off route
6,2 km
100%
Unterrothorn
summit ·
61 m off route
6,2 km
100%
heart of Matterhorn
viewpoint ·
69 m off route
6,2 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2528 m
–
3084 m
0 km
3,1 km
6,2 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2744 m elevation
Halfway
2588 m elevation
Three quarters
2677 m elevation
Finish
2529 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Kristallweg is 6.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Kristallweg takes approximately 1h 33min to complete.
No, Kristallweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Rothorn to Blauherd. Plan ahead for return transport.
Kristallweg starts at Rothorn.
Kristallweg is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.