Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

05:05

12.3km

620m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 10.3 km for 1.09 km

After 11.5 km for 45 m

Waypoints

Start point

Restaurant

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5.99 km

Lake Theodul

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The Theodulsee is located at around 2,800 meters in a high alpine landscape shaped by glaciers, rocks, and scree. The lake owes its milky turquoise water to the finest rock …

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9.48 km

Metal bridge over the Furggbach

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A wonderful route along the moraine under the Matterhorn, wonderful views. A must.

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10.2 km

Hirli

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Above the Stafelalp, the black-nosed sheep of the Julen family graze. They have the largest breeding of this breed with over 300 animals worldwide. So if you're in the area, …

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11.4 km

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

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Right at the mountain station of the Schwarzseebahn lies this small mountain lake. Picturesquely situated on its shore is the chapel "Maria zum Schnee". The unique alpine panorama surrounding the …

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11.5 km

Black Lake

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Easy trail from Zermatt or if you prefer the cable car. High mountain climate among the Alpine giants.

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11.8 km

View of the Matterhorn from the Lake

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Before the snow melts, a lake forms next to the Schwarzsee, which makes a wonderful photo backdrop

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12.0 km

View of the Monte Rosa Group and Matterhorn

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Surefootedness is imperative! Accessible with the gondola from Zermatt

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12.3 km

End point

Restaurant

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.67 km

1.61 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

6.83 km

3.58 km

1.57 km

291 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,910 m)

Lowest point (2,430 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

1°C

-5°C

12 %

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Schwarzsee (Zermatt) – Riffelsee loop from Schwarzsee

Lake Theodul

Metal bridge over the Furggbach

Hirli

Schwarzsee (Zermatt)

Black Lake

View of the Matterhorn from the Lake

View of the Monte Rosa Group and Matterhorn

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