This snowshoe trail leads close to the Gornergrat Railway railway line from Gornergrat down to Rotenboden. Sparkling snow, sunshine and a magnificent mountain panorama with the Matterhorn promise a memorable hike.

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Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Moderate

Description

Especially after fresh snowfall, this walk promises pure pleasure.

Hikers following the leisurely trail barely notice the descent of about 300 vertical metres, so beautiful are the mountain vistas - taking in the Matterhorn, Klein Matterhorn, Breithorn and other peaks.

Railway enthusiasts are also in for a treat, with fine views of the cog trains of the Gornergrat Bahn as they twist prettily and almost silently through the snow-blanketed landscape.From Gornergrat, set off left of the railway lineUnusual route away from the ski pistesPink markers approx.

every 100 m along the routePhoto subjects: Gornergrat Bahn cog railway and mountain panoramaStay on marked trail to avoid disturbing wildlifeGuided tours bookable through Alpin Center We recommend:Good, waterproof footwearSnowshoesHiking polesWarm winter clothing appropriate for the weather