Hikes
Höhenweg Schalb-Jungu
Grächen
5/13°
This hike starts above Embd in Schalb and winds its way along the heights of the Mattertal until Jungen, finishing at the Jungersee lake next to the new restaurant.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
7.02 kmDuration
2:50 h
Description
Enjoy splendid views of the surrounding landscapes throughout the entire hike. The route starts high up in the air, in the form of two successive cable car ascents. On your way up, time will stand still as you find yourself being truly bowled over by the views of the Mattertal. Once you arrive at the small mountain lake in Jungen, stop off for refreshments on the terrace of the new restaurant, which boasts uninterrupted views of the valley towards Zermatt.
Turn-by-turn directions
This route is very well marked thanks to signs dotted along the path. The hike starts with an initial ascent by cable car from Kalpetran to Embd, followed by a second cable car, one-of-a-kind as it is partially open-topped, linking Embd to Schalb. When you reach the top, cross the Embdbach and then follow the path towards Jungen and its completely renovated restaurant. To finish off your hike, take the cable car down into the valley to the village of St. Niklaus, where you can marvel at Switzerland’s largest St Nicholas every winter. Lastly, take the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn to return to your starting point.
Start
Schalb (1889m)
Destination
Jungu (1935m)
Author's recommendation
To finish off your hike, visit Jungen’s new restaurant, where delicious dishes and magnificent views of the valley of Zermatt are on offer.
Technical information
Altitude
2359m
1923m
Ascent
+475m
Descent
-430m
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Regular train services from throughout Switzerland serve Visp; here, change onto a train of the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn railway to continue as far as Kalpetran. A conventional cable car then takes you up to Embd, where a second, semi-open cable car offers an atmospheric ride up to Schalb. At the end of the walk, ride another cable car from Jungen down to St. Niklaus. From here, the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn railway offers regular services to Visp and Brig, with onward connections throughout Switzerland.
Approach
From Visp, follow signs for Zermatt. After the Stägjitschugge tunnel, turn right towards Kalpetran, then follow the cantonal road to the carpark near the sports field in Kalpetran, where you ride the cable car to Embd, and then a gondola up to Schalb. As the walk ends in Jungen, it is best to drive to Kalpetran and park there, and after the walk return to Kalpetran by public transport.
Parking
Free parking in Kalpetran.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
