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The nature path is good for the soul. First, it goes through a forest with ancient larches. Soon the barren landscape of the shortened Findel Glacier appears. Here the view can wander far, all the way to the Matterhorn.
moderate
Distance 6.2 km
1:40 h
331 m
267 m
2,286 m
2,124 m
Gnarled larches stand by the path, larches rustle in the wind. This path first follows the forest boundary. Later it dives into a fascinating pioneer landscape. Here, since the retreat of the Findel Glacier over 100 years ago, new vegetation species have repeatedly fought to establish themselves.
- View of many four-thousanders, including the Matterhorn
- Suitable for children from 6 years old
- Leisee recommended for families: bathing beach, play raft on the lake, playground, barbecue areas
Author’s recommendation
A detour to Grünsee (with swimming opportunity) is worthwhile.
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Highest point
2,286 m
Lowest point
2,124 m
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
911 m
Path
5.3 km
Rest stops
Grünsee Mountain LodgeBuffet Bar Sunnegga
@Paradise
Safety information
- Carefully plan every mountain route and adapt it to your own conditions as well as the weather and the time of year.
- The weather can change quickly in the mountains. Therefore, take appropriate clothing and enough provisions and water. In case of uncertain weather, turn back in time.
- Inform others about the route and, if possible, never go alone.
- Do not leave marked paths and do not go onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Be considerate of other hikers as well as plants and animals.
- Observe the warning signs that warn of constant danger in the riverbed and on the banks of watercourses below dams and water intakes.
Tips and suggestions
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Riffelalp - Grünsee - Moosjisee - Leisee - Sunnegga
(Approximate hiking time in the opposite direction 1 h 50)
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Riffelalp mountain stationGrünsee Mountain Lodge
Moosjisee
@Paradise
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Wolli's adventure park at Sunnegga
Buffet Bar Sunnegga
Sunnegga mountain station
Public transport
By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zurich Airport or 4 hours from Geneva Airport. Visp is the transfer point to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. From Visp, the railway line runs through the Nikolai Valley, past small, idyllic villages to Zermatt.Zermatt is also the starting or end point of the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt).
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Nature path (No. 19)
Directions
Zermatt is car-free. Access for private traffic is only allowed up to Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The road Täsch - Zermatt is closed to public traffic.Further travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi provider or shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. After about 12 minutes, the trip ends at the train station square in Zermatt.
Parking
In Täsch, parking garages with covered and uncovered spaces are available. For example, at the Matterhorn Terminal or from private providers.Further travel: see arrival information.
Coordinates
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2'624'402E 1'094'859N
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46.004846, 7.753651
DMS
46°00'17.4"N 7°45'13.1"E
UTM
32T 403500 5095341
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Book recommendation by the author
"Mountain Flower World of Zermatt – Alpine Flowers around Zermatt", Hanspeter Steindle, edition punktuell, CH-9101 Herisau, 2009, bilingual edition German and English. ISBN 978-3-905724-15-8
Author’s map recommendations
A hiking map at a scale of 1:25000 is available at the guest information center of Zermatt Tourism. Brochures with tips and recommendations are also available.
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Equipment
Our recommendation:- Good footwear
- Possibly hiking poles
- Clothing appropriate for the weather (always with you: rain protection)
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
T1
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
6.2 km
Duration
1:40 h
Ascent
331 m
Descent
267 m
Highest point
2,286 m
Lowest point
2,124 m
Weather at the starting point
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