recommended route
Schaliberg (Nr. 64)
Hiking trail
· Switzerland
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Schaliber (2'000 m) above RandaPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Zermatt - Matterhorn
Highlights of this medium-difficulty walk from Randa include Alp Rötiboden (1,970 m), which offers breathtaking views over the valley and of the surrounding mountain peaks.
moderate
Distance 7.5 km
3:45 h
630 m
630 m
2,023 m
1,400 m
Hikers should not underestimate this walk: the ascents total nearly 900 vertical metres. But the efforts are well worthwhile, because the trail leads through an exceptionally diverse and attractive landscape. Nature lovers will enjoy the rich alpine flora.
- Rötiboden: ideal spot for a picnic
- View of the Schalisee lake
Author’s recommendation
If time permits, hikers can extend their walk by following the edge of the golf course southwards to the Schalisee lake to enjoy a refreshing dip.
Author
Zermatt Tourismus
Update: November 10, 2020
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,023 m
Lowest point
1,400 m
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Track types
Forested/wild trail
6.9 km
Road
0.7 km
Safety information
- Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
- Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
- Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
- Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
- Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
- Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.
- Beware: railway crossing
Start
Randa (1,439 m) (1,409 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'626'525E 1'105'454N
DD
46.100071, 7.781650
DMS
46°06'00.3"N 7°46'53.9"E
UTM
32T 405830 5105887
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Destination
Randa (1,439 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
Randa (station) - Rötiboden - Schaliberg - Schaliacker - Randa (station)
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By train to Randa: less than 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Randa.Getting there
The drive from Visp to Randa takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.Parking
There is a public multi-storey car park by the railway station in Randa; simply follow the signs.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'626'525E 1'105'454N
DD
46.100071, 7.781650
DMS
46°06'00.3"N 7°46'53.9"E
UTM
32T 405830 5105887
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
A walking map (1:25,000) is available from the guest information centre in Randa, along with brochures containing tips and recommendations.
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.5 km
Duration
3:45 h
Ascent
630 m
Descent
630 m
Highest point
2,023 m
Lowest point
1,400 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 2 Waypoints
- 2 Waypoints
Distance
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Duration
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Ascent
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Descent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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