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OSM map layer · LineString
45.99, 7.76 · rel 19449420
45.99, 7.76 · rel 19449420
Swiss Top Walk
6,3 km from Gornergrat to Riffelalp through alpine terrain and mountains.
Gornergrat
→
Riffelalp
linear
6,3km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
32
views
6
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
6× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 10 points along the route
What will you encounter?
6× viewpoint
1× Attraction
2× summit
1× ruins
Golden Spot
viewpoint ·
51 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Golden Spot
Attraction ·
54 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gornergrat
summit ·
212 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Gornergrat
viewpoint ·
233 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ruin
ruins ·
336 m off route
2,8 km
45%
Photo Spot #8
viewpoint ·
30 m off route
6,3 km
100%
Photo Spot #6
viewpoint ·
86 m off route
6,3 km
100%
Photo Spot #9
viewpoint ·
160 m off route
6,3 km
100%
Riffelhorn
summit ·
267 m off route
6,3 km
100%
Photo Spot #7
viewpoint ·
290 m off route
6,3 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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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Swiss Top Walk is 6.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Swiss Top Walk takes approximately 1h 35min to complete.
No, Swiss Top Walk is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Gornergrat to Riffelalp. Plan ahead for return transport.
Swiss Top Walk starts at Gornergrat.
Swiss Top Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.