- Brief description
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In Zermatt, many of the great attractions are on the doorstep – including this very attractive walk. Highlight: the view of the south-east face of the pyramid-shaped Weisshorn.
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difficult
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- Starting point
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Zermatt (1,620 m)
- Route
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Zermatt (1,608 m)Wisshorn (2,936 m)6.9 kmBerggasthaus Trift (2,337 m)10.1 kmZermatt (1,608 m)13.8 km
- Best season
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- Description
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This path, steep in parts, also includes a stretch through a small forest of larch. Once above the treeline, the vista is incomparable: Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Breithorn and an eagle’s-eye view of the village of Zermatt. Along the uppermost reaches of the trail, hikers can clearly see the droppings of the chamois that occasionally spend the night here.
Take care in spring and autumn: shady stretches of the path can be icy Chance of spotting chamois and ibex It takes from the village up to Trift approx. 2 h - Directions
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Zermatt (station) - Schweifinen - Wisshorn - Trift - Zermatt (station)
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 6h 20)
This hike is marked on the signposts as “Wisshornweg”.
- Highest point
- 2,914 m
- Endpoint
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Zermatt (1,620 m)
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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We recommend:
Good footwear Hiking poles (optional) Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof) - Safety instructions
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Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs. - Tips
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In the area called Schweifinen, you always go past large metal structures. These are the avalanche barriers used to protect that section of the village down below.
- Directions
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Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles are permitted only as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch–Zermatt road is closed to the public.
Onward travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi or shuttle train. Trains depart every 20 minutes; the journey takes about 12 minutes, and ends at the Bahnhofplatz in Zermatt. - Public transportation
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By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Zermatt.
Zermatt is also the start and finish point for the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (Zermatt to St. Moritz or Davos). - Parking
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Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.
Onward travel: see “Getting there”.
- Author
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The tour Wisshorn Trail (Nr. 32) is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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