Schönbiel Hut

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Alpine hut, Hiking

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The Schönbiel Hut is a mountain hut located north of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 2,694 metres above sea level, north of the Zmutt Glacier, a few kilometers west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. The actual hut was built by the Swiss Alpine Club in 1955, after the demolition of an older hut, built in 1909. ()

Local name: Schönbielhütte Coordinates: 46°0'7"N, 7°37'44"E

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ValaisSwitzerland

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Schönbiel Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hörnli Hut, Schwarzsee, Matterhorn, Grand Mountet Hut.

2.7 miSE
Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
Hörnli Hut, Zermatt
69 min walk • Perched at the edge of the Swiss Alps, the Hörnli Hut serves as a beacon for mountaineers seeking to conquer the iconic Matterhorn. Located near the city of Zermatt, Switzerland, this alpine hut is not just a shelter but a pivotal part of climbing history.
3.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Zermatt
98 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland, lies the serene and picturesque Schwarzsee, a small mountain lake that offers a tranquil escape amidst the peaks of the Alps. Known for its crystal-clear waters and the stunning alpine scenery that...
2.3 miSE
Iconic mountain with a steep ascent
Matterhorn, Zermatt
58 min walk • The Matterhorn is a mountain of the Alps, straddling the main watershed and border between Switzerland and Italy. It is a large, near-symmetric pyramidal peak in the extended Monte Rosa area of the Pennine Alps, whose summit is 4,478 metres high, making it one of the highest summits in the Alps and Europe.
4.2 miN
Alpine hut, Hiking
Grand Mountet Hut
107 min walk • Nestled amidst the Swiss Alps, the Grand Mountet Hut is a beacon for mountaineers and hikers seeking the thrill of high-altitude adventure. Perched at an elevation of 2,886 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for ambitious climbers aiming to conquer the...
3.1 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Ober Gabelhorn
79 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
2.4 miN
Tall mountain for long, guided climbs
Dent Blanche
61 min walk • The Dent Blanche is a mountain in the Pennine Alps, lying in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. At 4,358 metres-high, it is one of the highest peaks in the Alps.
2.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tête de Valpelline
73 min walk • Tête de Valpelline is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the Swiss-Italian border. It lies west of the Dent d'Hérens, between the valleys of Mattertal and Valpelline.
1.8 miNW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Dent Blanche Hut
47 min walk • The Dent Blanche Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located south of Les Haudères in the canton of Valais. The hut lies at a height of 3,507 metres above sea level, at the foot of the Dent Blanche in the Pennine Alps.
4.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Trifthorn
107 min walk • The Trifthorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located in the middle of the ridge connecting the Ober Gabelhorn from the Zinalrothorn.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Wellenkuppe
93 min walk • The Wellenkuppe is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located west of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range separating the Val d'Anniviers from the Mattertal, just east of the Ober Gabelhorn.
3.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Cornier
91 min walk • The Grand Cornier is a 3,962 m mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. It lies 2 km north from the Dent Blanche. The first ascent of the mountain was made via the east ridge by Edward Whymper, Christian Almer, Michel Croz and F.

Schönbiel Hut

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Schönbiel Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)