See the Matterhorn from these 7 easy hikes in Zermatt, each less than 2 hours long! Plus, you’ll get to see alpine lakes, gaze at glaciers, and look down on Zermatt village along the trails. Lace up your boots and let’s go!
Want to fit these hikes into your Zermatt itinerary? Here’s how!
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You don’t have to be a serious hiker to enjoy the natural beauty of the Matterhorn. In fact, there are countless trails and walks for ALL ability levels.
So here are our top easy hikes in Zermatt, each less than 2 hours long.
🥾1 | THE ONE WITH ENDLESS ALPINE LAKES 🗺️ 4.6km, 1hr 20mins
If you want to see the Matterhorn reflected in a lake, then this is the hike for you! You’ll follow an easy trail to multiple lakes, snapping plenty of pics along the way. This is also family-friendly because it ends at “Zermatt’s Beach” with a playground.
🥾2 | THE ONE FOR EVERYONE 🗺️ 0.5km, 20 mins
If we could only pick one excursion from Zermatt, we’d pick this place! Along this super easy trail, you’ll see some of the best scenery: the Matterhorn, glaciers, Switzerland’s highest peak, and beyond! The hike ends at an overlook where you’ll want to have your camera ready!
🥾3 | THE ONE AT THE BASE OF THE MATTERHORN 🗺️ 6.6km, 2hrs
This path winds along what used to be glaciers (since the Little Ice Age ended in 1850). Along the way you’ll see glacier streams, rocks of almost every color, and of course imposing views of the Matterhorn!
Note: This is the hardest hike on our list because of the high elevation, rocky terrain, and steep uphill/downhill sections.
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🥾4 | THE ONE FOR FOODIES 🗺️ 2.8km, 1hour (plus stops for eating)
Did you know that Zermatt is known as the best culinary village of the Alps? And this hike will take you to the foodie heaven above Zermatt village! I mean, what’s better than hiking to a car-free village for out-of-this-world food?! If you’re up for it, plan a progressive meal with appetizers at one stop, then lunch at another, followed by dessert or drinks somewhere else.
🥾5 | THE ONE WITH THE BLACKNOSE SHEEP 🗺️ 3.1km, 55mins
This hike crosses yet another alpine lake with Matterhorn reflections, but also lets you pet the famous blacknose sheep of Zermatt! Follow our suggested route, then detour based on where the sheep are grazing in real-time: sheep.gornergrat.ch/en/map
🥾6 | THE ONE FOR A CLOUDY DAY 🗺️ 6.1km, 1hr 45m (plus stops along the way)
Hopefully you have sunny skies to see the Matterhorn, but even if the weather doesn’t fully cooperate, you still have options to make the most of your time with this hike across a suspension bridge, through a Glacier Garden, to a great restaurant, an herb garden, and even through a gorge.
🥾7 | THE ONE ON AN ALPINE RIDGE 🗺️ 3.7km, 1hr 15mins
This might be Brett’s favorite hike in Zermatt, because you’re walking along an alpine ridge with stunning views below! Although it’s a bit rocky, the trail itself is unique and enjoyable. After this hike, why not keep on adventuring with the Mountain Carts from Blauherd to Sunnegga!
📍READY TO FIT THESE HIKES INTO YOUR ZERMATT ITINERARY?
We’ve got you covered with our 3-Day Guide to Zermatt! Many of these hikes are featured with custom hiking maps so you know exactly how to get there and where to go.
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