Top 20 Lakes around Täsch

The most prominent lake directly in Täsch is Schalisee. It's nestled on the valley floor amidst larch trees and meadows, offering a convenient and accessible spot for families to enjoy swimming, picnicking, and even water skiing.

Yes, several lakes are ideal for families. Grünsee is great for relaxation, picnics, and swimming. Schalisee in Täsch offers barbecue areas and space for children to play. Further afield, Leisee, often called 'Zermatt's beach,' is a popular family destination with a playground, barbecue spots, and a play raft, all with glorious Matterhorn views.

For iconic Matterhorn reflections, Stellisee is world-famous, especially at sunrise. Riffelsee also provides a clear and serene reflection of the Matterhorn. Grindjisee offers another excellent opportunity for reflections in a more mysterious and serene setting.

Swimming is possible in several lakes. Schalisee is a popular spot for swimming and water skiing. Grünsee also offers opportunities for a refreshing swim. However, swimming is prohibited in Moosjisee for safety reasons, as it is a reservoir fed by glacier water.

The lakes around Täsch offer diverse natural beauty. You'll find alpine lakes reflecting the Matterhorn, such as Stellisee and Riffelsee. Moosjisee stands out with its milky, turquoise glacier-fed water. Grindjisee is known for its mysterious beauty and alpine flowers, while Schalisee is surrounded by larch trees and grassy meadows.

Yes, the popular 'Five Lakes Walk' is a renowned hiking route in the Zermatt region, easily accessible from Täsch. It typically includes Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, and Moosjisee, offering spectacular views of the Matterhorn along the way.

Beyond hiking, the region offers various outdoor activities. You can find numerous running trails, including routes like 'Schalisee – Täsch loop from Täsch' which is a moderate 11.8 km run. For mountain biking, there are trails such as 'Schalisee – MGB Trail (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway Trail) loop from Täsch Monte Rosa'. Cycling routes are also available, like 'Zermatt Village Center – Matterhorn Terminal Täsch loop from Zermatt'. You can explore more options on the Running Trails around Täsch, MTB Trails around Täsch, and Cycling around Täsch guide pages.

Yes, the Mattmark Reservoir is a significant man-made lake in the broader region. Visitors can walk around the entire lake and even take a PostBus to the impressive dam wall. Moosjisee is also an artificially created reservoir, used for snowmaking and electricity generation.

The best time to visit the alpine lakes around Täsch is typically during the summer and early autumn months (June to October). During this period, the weather is generally mild, hiking trails are clear of snow, and the reflections of the Matterhorn are most stunning on still lake surfaces. Some lakes, like Schalisee, are also enjoyable in late spring.

While many lakes are popular, Grindjisee is known for its 'mysterious beauty' and often offers a more serene setting with fewer crowds, especially if visited early in the day. Lac d'Arpitettaz is a small mountain lake accessible via hiking trails, providing a tranquil experience and reflections of the Turtmann glacier.

Many lakes, especially those part of the 'Five Lakes Walk' (like Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee), are easily accessible from Täsch by first traveling to Zermatt (e.g., by train) and then using mountain railways or hiking trails. Schalisee is directly accessible in Täsch. For Mattmark Reservoir, you can take a PostBus.