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Patthornbach Waterfall – Hotel Trift loop from Zermatt

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Patthornbach Waterfall – Hotel Trift loop from Zermatt

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Patthornbach Waterfall – Hotel Trift loop from Zermatt

06:51

13.4km

1,110m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.63 km for 385 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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83 m

Zermatt train stations

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Various or most hikes can be started from the train station.

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142 m

Gornergrat Railway Bicycle Transport

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The Gornergratbahn can carry MTBs here but a surcharge of 10Chf due. The staff of the train helps secure the bike

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165 m

Zermatt, the village beneath the most famous mountain in the world. The fact that the place at the foot of the Matterhorn is car-free makes it even more idyllic. It's worth getting off your bike and exploring the streets.

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5.88 km

Edelweiss Meadows

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At the end of July, whole meadows full of edelweiss were blooming near the signpost. Be careful when hiking, the rare plants also grow right on the side of the path

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8.54 km

Patthornbach Waterfall

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Beautiful waterfall above the Hotel du Trift.

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8.82 km

Hotel Trift

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A wonderful mountain hotel in an equally beautiful location. A great starting point for hikers, mountain walkers and anyone who appreciates the nature of the mountains. Fantastic hospitality, delicious cakes …

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11.5 km

Triftbach Bridge

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Well secured bridge over the Triftbach

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13.0 km

Zermatt

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This view of the majestic Matterhorn in Zermatt – simply breathtaking! The 4,478 meter high rock pyramid with its striking shape stands free and majestically and steals all attention. There …

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.71 km

573 m

382 m

140 m

Surfaces

10.3 km

1.62 km

694 m

417 m

276 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,710 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

3°C

-2°C

36 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Patthornbach Waterfall – Hotel Trift loop from Zermatt

Zermatt train stations

Gornergrat Railway Bicycle Transport

Historic Center of Zermatt

Edelweiss Meadows

Patthornbach Waterfall

Hotel Trift

Triftbach Bridge

Zermatt

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