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Zermatt - Trift (Botanischer Lehrpfad)

Steeper path at the start followed by beautiful valley walk up from Edelweiss (the half way point) and Trift, at the bottom of the glacier

Hiking Moderate

Distance
3.3 km
Ascent
732 m
Descent
14 m
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
17˚
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Zermatt - Trift (Botanischer Lehrpfad) Map

Beautiful walk starting in the village and crossing pastures, climbing up in the trees to the Edelweiss view before working your way up the valley gorge to Trift. Views over Zermatt and the Rimpfishhorn that you normally don’t get to see are stunning from here, and its a great place to start the walks over the Hohbalmenweg.

Difficulty

Moderate

Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.

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Distance
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Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
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Approach to Täsch Hut

Approach to Täsch Hut

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Distance
2.7 km
Ascent
513 m
Descent
0 m

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Approach to Dom Hut

Approach to Dom Hut

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Distance
5.4 km
Ascent
1.5 km
Descent
0 m

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Approach to Weisshorn Hut

Approach to Weisshorn Hut

A lovely but long walk through the forest with panoramic views of the 4000m giants

Difficult Hiking

Distance
6.7 km
Ascent
1.6 km
Descent
35 m
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