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Discover some magical places with this snowshoe hike between Rotenboden and Riffelberg. You’ll also pass alongside the still waters of Riffelsee lake, a unique sight.

Description

This snowshoe trail leads through some magical places between Rotenboden and Riffelberg. Well before dusk, the Riffelhorn casts its shadow over Riffelsee lake. It is a magical moment in winter known as the blue hour. A calmness descends on the mountain and the ski pistes stretch out into the distance.

Take the time to breathe deeply and continue your route, as a glorious panorama is about to come in to view. View of the Matterhorn, the Obergabelhorn and the Weisshorn.

Don’t forget to take your camera with you to capture these extraordinary moments. A fairy tale winter day out; one that you won’t forget in a hurry.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Zermatt, Rotenboden
Destination
Zermatt, Riffelberg
Ascent
30 m
Descent
260 m
Distance
3 km
Duration
1 h 10 min
Physical requirements
Medium
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://schweizmobil.ch/en/snowshoe-trekking/route...

Map

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Contact

Zermatt Tourismus
Bahnhofplatz 5
3920  Zermatt

Phone  +41 (0)27 966 81 00
info@zermatt.ch
zermatt.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 322

Distance

3 km

Duration

1 h 10 min

Ascent

30 m

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