Bike route Furi-Schwarzsee (No. 21)
Zermatt
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On this uphill route, the Matterhorn is within reach. With the north face of the Matterhorn constantly in view, you ascend to Schwarzsee.
Difficulty
DifficultLength
9.1 kmDuration
3:10 h
Description
From Furi, the road gently ascends through the forest - past the reservoir of the Zmuttbach to Stafelalp. By then, the power of the Matterhorn's north face becomes clear.
From Stafelalp, the gravel road leads ever closer to the Matterhorn - an impressive scenery. The gradient varies, with some steep sections that are a physical challenge without electric assistance.
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Turn-by-turn directions
Furi - Stafel - Schwarzsee
Variant in reverse direction: Schwarzsee - Stafel - Furi
Start
Furi (1,867 m) (1864m)
Destination
Schwarzsee (2,583 m) (2583m)
Author's recommendation
At Stafelalp you can indulge yourself with culinary delights and the best view of the Matterhorn.
At the top, at Schwarzsee, the restaurant invites you to refresh yourself.
Technical information
Altitude
2583m
1867m
Ascent
+759m
Descent
-39m
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
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Public transport
By train to the Matterhorn village: 3½ hours from Zurich Airport or 4 hours from Geneva Airport. Visp is the transfer point to the Matterhorn Gotthard Railway. From Visp, the railway line runs through the Nikolai Valley, past small, idyllic villages to Zermatt.
Zermatt is also the start or end point of the world-famous Glacier Express panorama train ride (St. Moritz / Davos – Zermatt).
Approach
Zermatt is car-free. Access for private traffic is allowed only up to Täsch (5 km before Zermatt). The Täsch - Zermatt road is closed to public traffic.
Further travel to Zermatt is either by private taxi service or shuttle trains. The trains run every 20 minutes. The trip ends after about 12 minutes at the station square in Zermatt.
Parking
In Täsch, car parks with covered and uncovered spaces are available, for example, at the Matterhorn Terminal or from private providers.
Further travel: see directions.
Source
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