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OSM map layer · LineString
46.00, 7.70 · rel 19448726
46.00, 7.70 · rel 19448726
Matternhorn-Trail
12,9 km from Zermatt to Schwarzsee through alpine terrain and mountains.
Zermatt
→
Schwarzsee
linear
12,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× summit
Eingang Gourmet Gorner Schlucht
Attraction ·
310 m off route
12,9 km
100%
Bielti
summit ·
360 m off route
12,9 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Matternhorn-Trail is 12.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Matternhorn-Trail takes approximately 3h 13min to complete.
No, Matternhorn-Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Zermatt to Schwarzsee. Plan ahead for return transport.
Matternhorn-Trail starts at Zermatt.
Matternhorn-Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.