1717. Hike Gornergrat to Riffelsee & Riffelberg, Switzerland
This next day hike is available in Zermatt. It’s an easy, five-kilometer point-to-point day hike that should only take an hour and a half to finish. This is one of those spectacular treks that requires little effort. Enjoy truly epic views of the world-famous Matterhorn as you go, provided the weather is nice.
Your journey begins in Gornergrat where you will find Europe’s highest open-air railway. See the Alps’ second largest glacier, Gorner Glacier, and Dufourspitze, the highest peak in Switzerland. Your hike from gorgeous Gornergrat to Riffelberg is generally downhill, so it’s perfect for all ability levels and family-friendly.
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