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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

03:38

8.89km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.88 km

Photo Spot #9

Viewpoint

2.20 km

Kleiner Riffelsee

Highlight • Lake

The Riffelsee is a little off the beaten track of Zermatt, but the Riffelseeweg (No. 21) leads directly to it. The view of the Matterhorn, the mountain of mountains, standing alone on the horizon, is overwhelming. Above it is only the universe - you will never forget this view. There is no wind and the water surface is therefore flat, especially early in the morning and late in the evening.

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2.36 km

View of Castor, Pollux, Breithorn, and Monte Rosa

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth spending a moment on the viewing platform and marveling at the numerous peaks. Simply magnificent!

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2.55 km

Riffelsee

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you have a really nice view of the Matterhorn. If there is still no wind, you can still see the Matterhorn reflected in the lake.

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4.66 km

Descent from the Gornergrat alongside the railway

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The way down from the Gornergrat in the direction of Riffelsee leads alongside the tracks of the Gornergrat Bahn - always with a view of the mighty Matterhorn.

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5.05 km

Kulmhotel Gornergrat

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Everywhere that is beautiful, it is unfortunately also quite crowded... A pity for the tourists, good for the hoteliers

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6.51 km

View of the Gornergrat Railway and Matterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

You reach this plateau on the hike from the Gornergrat towards Riffelsee. There, you can reboard the Gornergrat Railway. Sturdy footwear and surefootedness are recommended for the trail; it's not particularly steep, but it does involve some rough terrain. The views, however, are breathtaking.

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6.68 km

Alpine Wildflowers Near the Matterhorn

Highlight • Natural

8.13 km

View of the Matterhorn

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.89 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.49 km

2.76 km

638 m

Surfaces

3.57 km

2.73 km

2.08 km

251 m

213 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,070 m)

Lowest point (2,570 m)

Weather

Tuesday 30 June

9°C

1°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

September 18, 2025,Vom Gornergrat zur Riffelalp (Wallis)

Fantastic tour with the Matterhorn constantly in view.

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June 20, 2025,🇨🇭 | VS | Traumwanderung 🎒🥾🥾 im Naturkino Matterhorn: Gornergrat-Riffelberg

A long-held dream finally came true today: our Matterhorn day.
Ascent on the Gornergrat Railway at 8:48 a.m.
Thanks to priority boarding (+7 CHF), we were able to secure, or rather, purchase, a window seat on the train facing the right (with a view of the Matterhorn!) three minutes in advance.
Each section can only be traveled uphill once and …

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July 21, 2025,Gornergrat to Riffelberg in Switzerland

15 point trail from Gornergrat to Riffelsee to the Riffelberg train station was technical and very rocky. Hiking shoes are a must.

September 3, 2024,🇨🇭 Matterhorn-Blick vom Gornergrat und runter zur Riffelalm

We took the Gornergratbahn up to the Gornergrat at 3100m. Then we descended to the Riffelalm. A wonderful hiking trail between the 4000m peaks.

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Riffelsee – View of the Matterhorn loop from Riffelberg

Kleiner Riffelsee

View of Castor, Pollux, Breithorn, and Monte Rosa

Riffelsee

Descent from the Gornergrat alongside the railway

Kulmhotel Gornergrat

View of the Gornergrat Railway and Matterhorn

Alpine Wildflowers Near the Matterhorn

View of the Matterhorn

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