recommended route
Täsch Circular Trail (Nr. 42)
Hiking trail
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/ Refreshing dip for the whole family at the SchaliseePhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Leander Wenger -
/ Walk through the village of TäschPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Leander Wenger
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/ Cozy picnic at the SchaliseePhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Michael Portmann
This round walk is perfect for anyone wishing to acclimatise to the altitude or simply relax. It’s also ideal for families with children.
easy
Distance 4.6 km
1:10 h
28 m
28 m
The circular path leads across a variety of terrain. Along the way, it passes the Täsch-Randa golf course as well as barbecue sites and play areas. It’s an ideal walk for families: great fun for all ages, with the additional draw of a dip in the Schalisee lake.
- Swimming in the Schalisee lake
- Appropriate for children from age 4
- Barbecue sites, playgrounds along the route
- WC and fountain along the trail
- Play opportunities along the way: football, volleyball
- Views of the Klein Matterhorn and Breithorn
Author’s recommendation
Try water-skiing at Schalisee once.
Author
Zermatt Tourismus
Update: November 13, 2020
Difficulty
easy
Technique
Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,451 m
Lowest point
1,424 m
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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
Täsch (1,450 m) (1,437 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'626'045E 1'101'849N
DD
46.067662, 7.775241
DMS
46°04'03.6"N 7°46'30.9"E
UTM
32T 405279 5102294
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Destination
Täsch (1,450 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
Täsch (station) - Schali - Täsch (station)
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 1h 10)
This hike is marked on the signposts as “Rundwanderung Täsch”.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By train to Täsch: 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 Täsch.Getting there
The drive from Visp to Täsch takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.Parking
Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'626'045E 1'101'849N
DD
46.067662, 7.775241
DMS
46°04'03.6"N 7°46'30.9"E
UTM
32T 405279 5102294
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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 Täsch, 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
easy
Distance
4.6 km
Duration
1:10 h
Ascent
28 m
Descent
28 m
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