Trail running
Zermatt Höhbalmen Loop
Zermatt
-7/-1°
ClosedEnjoy an exceptional view of the Matterhorn from this loop which combines a particularly steep start with a long singletrack above the Zermatt valley.
Difficulty
IntermediateLength
20.11 kmDuration
4:49 h
Description
Starting from Zermatt, follow one of the Edelweissweg or Höhbalmen marked trails. The route begins with a demanding ascent through the gorge to Trift. After this point, continue on a slope that gradually becomes gentler as you approach Höhbalmen and look out over the Matterhorn to the other side of the valley. Continue on a fairly smooth single track that runs along the hillside, then go down along the Arbenbach waterfalls before turning in the direction of Zmutt. When going through this small village, take the path overlooking the valley to make your way back to Zermatt. Cross green pastures and meander through larch forests before reaching the village of Zermatt.
Turn-by-turn directions
From Zermatt, a steep trail leads to the Restaurant Edelweiss and continues up to Trift. The path to Höhbalmen runs along the hillside, high above the length of the valley with incredible views of the Matterhorn. Next drop down to Zmutt and continue to where you started in Zermatt.
Zermatt - Restaurant Edelweiss - Trift - Höhbalmen - Zmutt - Zermatt
Start
Zermatt (1605m)
Destination
Zermatt (1605m)
Author's recommendation
Take a seat for a moment on the little bench in 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, followed by the Glacier Express to Zermatt.
Approach
From Visp, follow the Talstrasse to Täsch, where a shuttle train will take you to Zermatt, as the village is closed to traffic.
Parking
Parking is available in Täsch at the train station.
Source
This activity is brought to you by Valais/Wallis Promotion
