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Zermatt's Iconic Matterhorn Views and Alpine Adventures

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The World Travel Guy, Riffelsee
car-free town
ice cave
alpine views
hiking trail
train journey
glacier views
lake reflections
highest mountain station
scenic bridge
mountain
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7 attractions in Zermatt: Riffelsee, Stellisee, Matterhorn Glacier Trail, and 4 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in a Facebook post by The World Travel Guy.

Riffelsee

Riffelsee

Lake
Lake
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4.8

• Go early for clear reflections of the Matterhorn in the lake. • The Matterhorn is often covered by clouds by noon. • Walk just 5 minutes from Rotenboden train station to the lake.


Stellisee

Stellisee

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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4.8

• Enjoy views of the Matterhorn; best when not windy for reflections. • This lake is part of the Zermatt five lakes hike.


Matterhorn Glacier Trail

Matterhorn Glacier Trail

Place

• Hike this trail for continuous views of the Matterhorn. • Find many ponds along the way for reflection photos. • Hike from Trockener Steg to Schwarzsee for a mostly downhill route. • Cable cars are available at both ends of the trail.


Gornergrat

Gornergrat

Natural Feature
Natural feature
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4.9

• Visit this viewpoint for views over the Gorner glacier. • The glacier is very white, so consider sunglasses.


Zermatt

Zermatt

Place

• This is a car-free town but busy with electric carts and buses. • It is generally touristy and more expensive than other Swiss towns.


Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Matterhorn Glacier Paradise

Landmark
Landmark
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4.7

• Visit Europe's highest mountain station at 3,883 meters (12,740 ft). • Explore the underground ice cave with ice sculptures. • ✓ Bring a jacket as it's cold even in summer. • The station is surrounded by 14 glaciers.


Findelbachbrücke

Findelbachbrücke

Bridge
Bridge
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4.7

• Take photos of the train crossing the bridge with the Matterhorn in the background. • The Gornergrat train crosses this bridge.

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