3.9km
Total Distance
797m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A 3.9 km climb from the Blauherd lift station above Zermatt to the summit of the Oberrothorn at 3,413 m, with about 800 m of climbing. The path is rated T3 (demanding mountain hiking) near the top and the thin air is noticeable above 3,000 m.

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Difficulty

4/5 · Difficult
  • Experience with long mountain hikes