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360° loop at Gornergrat

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360° Gornergrat route
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The 360° Gornergrat Loop lets you immerse yourself in the mountain and glacier world at Gornergrat with a short walk.

easy

Distance 0.5 km

0:10 h

17 m

3,130 m

3,113 m

The 15-20 minute circular hike at Gornergrat offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding peaks. The start and end are at the viewing platform behind the 3100 Kulmhotel. Views of the Monte Rosa massif with the highest Swiss mountain, the Dufourspitze. Below you lies the Gorner Glacier, the second largest glacier in the Swiss Alps. With some luck, you can also observe ibexes up close. Take your time on the viewing platform to admire the peaks.

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Free experience telescopes are available on the viewing platform. These show you the names and heights of the various peaks.

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Eveline Lindegger

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Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn

Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

Gornergrat viewing platform, 3,130 m

Lowest point

Gornergrat station, 3,113 m

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Track types

Forested/wild trail

232 m

Path

306 m

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Rest stops

Glacier Alpine Kitchen
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat - "VIS-Ã-VIS"

Safety information

Carry a map. Download the complete description of the hiking trail with a large-scale map by clicking "Print" at the top right of the page.
Use only marked hiking trails and observe all signs and instructions – for your own safety, to protect grazing animals, and out of respect for wildlife.
Close gates after passing through.
Be considerate to other trail users, plants, and animals.
Carry extra sunscreen. UV rays at high altitudes can be very strong, even in cloudy weather.
Plan your hike carefully: consider the required fitness level of all participants, weather forecasts, and seasonal conditions.
Weather conditions can change very quickly and without warning in the mountains. Appropriate clothing and sufficient provisions (food and drink) are very important. If the weather is unstable, it is better to turn back early.

Tips and suggestions

Are you traveling to Zermatt by public transport? If you are active for several days, using the Erlebniscard is worthwhile. It gives you free rides on a large train and postbus network for 2-5 days as well as discounts on mountain railways.

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Tourist information

Roadbook

From the mountain station of the Gornergrat Railway, follow the path past the Kulmhotel Gornergrat to the viewing platform. From here, the 360° Loop leads eastward along the ridge through the rocky terrain. After about 500 meters, you reach the turning point of the circular route and walk back on the other side of the ridge. Now you have a direct view of the Gorner Glacier and the Monte Rosa massif.

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ZOOOM the Matterhorn
Glacier Alpine Kitchen
Golden Spot
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat - "VIS-Ã-VIS"
Gornergrat
Gornergrat mountain station
Alpine Garden

Public transport

By the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway from Visp to Zermatt. In Zermatt, take the Gornergrat Railway up to the Gornergrat.

Directions

Zermatt is car-free. We recommend arriving by public transport via Visp to Zermatt.

Parking

Zermatt is car-free. In Täsch, the Matterhorn Terminal Täsch offers a covered parking garage – under the same roof as Täsch station, where you can directly transfer to the Zermatt shuttle. We generally recommend arriving by public transport via Visp.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'626'756E 1'092'469N

45.983258, 7.783902

DMS

45°58'59.7"N 7°47'02.0"E

UTM

32T 405806 5092906

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Book recommendation by the author

The tourist office in Zermatt provides information and brochures about the region.

Author’s map recommendations

Swisstopo national map 1:25,000: Zermatt – Gornergrat

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Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Weather-dependent clothing: always carry a waterproof vest
Headwear
Sunscreen
Water bottle
Picnic
Camera
Binoculars (optional)
Hiking poles (optional)
Printout of the hiking trail (click "Print" to download)
Swimsuit

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

0.5 km

Duration

0:10 h

Ascent

17 m

Descent

17 m

Highest point

3,130 m

Lowest point

3,113 m

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