recommended route
Zermatt-Zmutt (Nr. 121)
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View of the hamlet of Zmutt with the tip of the MatterhornPhoto: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabienne Schaller
This walk takes you through a winter wonderland of past times. From Zermatt, the trail climbs gently to the hamlet of Zmutt, where time seems to have stood still.
moderate
Distance 2.7 km
1:20 h
330 m
2 m
1,931 m
1,614 m
The hamlet of Zmutt is more than 500 years old. The traditional wooden chalets, huddled closely together, ooze romantic charm. The small white chapel can be seen from far off. The path leads through the hamlet before crossing the Zmuttbach river. Here, the winter cold creates beautiful arrays of icicles and ice walls, occasionally attracting ice climbers.
- Superb view of the north face of the Matterhorn
- Partly follows the ‘Matterhorn Trail’ with information boards about the famous peak
Author’s recommendation
Photo opportunity: The tranquil hamlet of Zmutt with around 20 dark wooden houses and the white chapel in the middle.
Author
Zermatt Tourismus
Update: March 08, 2021
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,931 m
Lowest point
1,614 m
Best time of year
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Track types
Asphalt
0 km
Forested/wild trail
2.2 km
Path
0.3 km
Road
0.2 km
Rest stops
Jägerstube ZmuttSafety 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.
- It is forbidden to walk on the ski pistes.
- Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Hint: Note possible route closures (in case of avalanche risk).
Tip: “Be searchable”. Equip yourself with an additional RECCO rescue reflector*. Whether summer or winter. Available in our Online-Shop or our information desk.
*The additional reflector does not replace an avalanche beacon.
Start
Zermatt (1,620 m) (1,614 m)
Coordinates:
SwissGrid
2'623'540E 1'096'095N
DD
46.015997, 7.742586
DMS
46°00'57.6"N 7°44'33.3"E
UTM
32T 402663 5096593
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Destination
Zmutt (1,936 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
Zermatt - Zmutt
(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 50 min)
The way back is also possible via the road to Furi.
Public transport
By train to the Matterhorn village: 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 Zermatt.Zermatt is also the start and finish point for the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (Zermatt to St. Moritz or Davos).
By road
Zermatt is car-free. Private vehicles are permitted only as far as Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch–Zermatt road is closed to the public.Onward travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi or shuttle train. Trains depart every 20 minutes; the journey takes about 12 minutes, and ends at the Bahnhofplatz in Zermatt.
Parking
Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.Onward travel: see “Getting there”.
Coordinates
SwissGrid
2'623'540E 1'096'095N
DD
46.015997, 7.742586
DMS
46°00'57.6"N 7°44'33.3"E
UTM
32T 402663 5096593
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
We recommend:
- Good footwear
- Hiking poles (optional)
- Warm winter clothing appropriate for the weather
Reviews
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
2.7 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
330 m
Descent
2 m
Highest point
1,931 m
Lowest point
1,614 m
Statistics
Maps and trails
- 4 Waypoints
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Distance
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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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