Trail running
Circular route Zermatt Höhbalmen

Zermatt
-2/5°
ClosedEnjoy an ideal view of the Matterhorn by running this circular route, which combines a particularly steep start with a long singletrail above the Matter Valley.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
20.11 kmDuration
4:49 hDescription
From Zermatt, follow one of the marked paths Edelweissweg or Höhbalmen. The route begins with a very demanding ascent through the gorge to Trift. After this point, you continue along a slope that gradually eases as you approach Höhbalmen and can admire the Matterhorn on the other side of the valley. The path continues on a fairly flowing singletrail along the slope, then down along the Arbenbach waterfalls before turning towards Zmutt. When you pass through this small village, choose the path that overlooks the valley to return to Zermatt. Cross green meadows and wind your way through larch forests before reaching the village of Zermatt.
Turn-by-turn directions
A steep path leads from Zermatt to the Edelweiss restaurant and further on to Trift. The path to Höhbalmen runs along the hillside, overlooking the entire length of the valley and offering an incredible view of the Matterhorn. Then you descend towards Zmutt and continue your way back to your starting point in Zermatt.
Zermatt - Edelweiss Restaurant - Trift - Höhbalmen - Zmutt - Zermatt
Start
Zermatt (1605m)
Destination
Zermatt (1605m)
Author's recommendation
Sit for a moment on the bench at Höhbalmen and enjoy the view.
Technical information
Altitude
2746m
1605m
Ascent
+1190m
Descent
-1190m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Best time of the year
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Getting there
Information
Public transport
Take the train to Visp station, where you change to the Glacier Express to Zermatt.
Approach
From Visp, follow the valley road to Täsch, where a shuttle train takes you to Zermatt, as the village is closed to traffic.
Parking
A large parking lot is available at Täsch station.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion








