Europaweg
Grächen
3/11°
The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by some to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The view of the mountain panorama including the Matterhorn has made it famous worldwide.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
39.05 kmDuration
13:30 h
Description
The breathtaking nature was used by the authorities of the municipalities of St. Niklaus, Grächen, Randa, Täsch and Zermatt in 1997 to create the Europaweg. In 2021, the first stage from Grächen was redesigned and now leads variably and spectacularly to the Europahütte above Randa. From there, it goes over the suspension bridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps, which spans the Grabengufer. It is 494 m long and at the highest point you float 85 m above the abyss. Then it continues towards Täschalp and finally to Zermatt.
- Herbriggen: Intermediate stage location with hotel accommodation
- Täschalp: Cheese and whey products for sale
Current notice:
The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is partly passable. Due to closures in certain sections, we ask all hikers to observe the following information:
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Closed sections: Randa – Täsch: Section Springelboden – Eggenstadel
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Detours: Randa (Springelboden) – Täsch (Eggenstadel): Please follow the hiking trail from Springelboden to Attermenzen. From there the path continues to Täsch. In Täsch, take the marked hiking trail towards Täschalp.
Turn-by-turn directions
Current notice:
Due to rockfall, there is currently a diversion at the Täsch ravine. From Bärgji in Randa, you go down into the valley to Täsch and then back up to Täschalp.
The stage between Grächen and the Europahütte above Randa was reopened in July 2021. The original route had to be closed due to acute rockfall hazard.
Stages:
1st stage
Grächen - Herbriggen - Europahütte (6.5 - 7.5 h)
2nd stage
Europahütte - Zermatt (6 - 7 h)
Europahütte - suspension bridge - Täschalp - Tufteren - Sunnegga
Note: Crossing the bridge takes just under 10 minutes. Please observe safety instructions.
North-South route from Grächen: You walk towards the Matterhorn and repeatedly see the Matterhorn north face and the Hörnli ridge.
South-North route from Zermatt: You walk towards the Bernese Alps and have, among others, the Bietschhorn in view.
Hike Zermatt-Randa: A taxi can be taken from Täschalp to Randa or Randa Attermenzen here.
Hike Randa-Zermatt: A taxi can be taken from Randa to Täschalp here.
Taxi transfer phone number:+41 27 966 81 10
Start
Grächen (1,620 m) (1619m)
Destination
Sunnegga (2,288 m) (2288m)
Author's recommendation
The pedestrian suspension bridge (Charles Kuonen suspension bridge) was opened in summer 2017. It is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps.
- Since the suspension bridge goes over grating for half a kilometer, it is advantageous to be free from vertigo (also for children and dogs).
- Possible test tour in case of possible fear of heights: at Furi above Zermatt. This suspension bridge is 100 m long and 90 m above the Gorner Gorge.
Technical information
Altitude
2347m
1310m
Ascent
+2550m
Descent
-1882m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
- Jan
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Public transport
Zermatt is also the start or end point of the world-famous Glacier Express panoramic train journey (St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt).
Approach
Further travel to Zermatt is either with a private taxi provider or with the shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. After about 12 minutes, the journey ends at the train station square in Zermatt.
Parking
Further travel: see arrival.
Source
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