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Riffelseeweg

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Distance 2.9 km

1:00 h

30 m

269 m

2,815 m

2,564 m

Take the famous Gornergrat Bahn to Rotenboden station, where this easy tour begins. The hike leads past the Riffelsee lake. Its water surface is mostly calm and ideal for a few beautiful shots. The pristine alpine landscape with its rich alpine flora invites you to linger and forget about everyday life in the valley. Continue along the path in the direction of Gagenhaupt, and with a bit of luck you may see ibexes. From there it goes to the Riffelberg, where you can climb the Gornergrat Bahn again.

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Lucy Walker Stube
Iglu-Dorf Zermatt
Buffet & Bar Riffelberg

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Rotenboden - Riffelsee - Gagenhaupt - Riffelberg

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Riffelsee
Iglu-Dorf Zermatt
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Meet the Sheep - Gornergrat
Buffet & Bar Riffelberg
Rotenboden mountain station
Riffelberg mountain station
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Riffelseeweg

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2'625'321E 1'092'596N

45.984458, 7.765392

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45°59'04.0"N 7°45'55.4"E

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32T 404374 5093061

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Difficulty

easy

Overall difficulty

easy

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

2.9 km

Duration

1:00 h

Ascent

30 m

Descent

269 m

Highest point

2,815 m

Lowest point

2,564 m

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