Unterrothorn, Zermatt
#9 among attractions in Zermatt
Facts and practical information
The Unterrothon is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located west of the Oberrothorn, on the range north of the Findel Glacier. ()
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Unterrothorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Gornergrat, Riffelsee, Matterhorn Museum.
- 3.5 miSWWinter sport, Ski area
Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Zermatt
89 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, Sunnegga Paradise is a premier ski area located in the renowned resort town of Zermatt, Switzerland. Known for its breathtaking views of the iconic Matterhorn, Sunnegga Paradise offers a sublime winter sports experience for...
- 2.7 miSRidge with a cog railway and scenic views
Gornergrat, Zermatt
70 min walk • Gornergrat stands as a majestic mountain ridge in the Swiss Alps, offering one of the most stunning panoramic views in the city of Zermatt, Switzerland. At an elevation of 3,089 meters, Gornergrat has been a magnet for mountaineers, skiers, and tourists seeking to bask...
- 3.1 miSWAlpine lake with Matterhorn views
Riffelsee, Zermatt
80 min walk • Nestled in the shadow of the iconic Matterhorn, Riffelsee is a serene alpine lake that offers one of the most breathtaking reflections of the famed mountain in Zermatt, Switzerland. This picturesque body of water is situated at an elevation of 2,757 meters above sea...
- 2.5 miWMuseum, History museum
Matterhorn Museum, Zermatt
63 min walk • The Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is a cultural-natural museum whose main theme is the Matterhorn.
- 2.8 miW46°0'45"N • 7°44'26"E
Forest Fun Park Zermatt, Zermatt
72 min walk • Climbing, Adrenaline and extreme tours, Adventure park
- 3.6 miNWNatural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
92 min walk • The Mettelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Zermatt in the canton of Valais. The Mettelhorn provides excellent acclimatization opportunities, especially if one climbs its sister peaks Platthorn and Wisshorn on the same day.
- 1.2 miSWNatural attraction, Lake, Body of water
Grünsee, Zermatt
32 min walk • The Grünsee is a small lake near Zermatt, Switzerland, which is fed by the Findel Glacier. It is quite remote and is only accessible by foot, a small hub of the many footpaths in the area. There is a small hamlet nearby of the same name.
- 4.1 miENature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rimpfischhorn
106 min walk • The Rimpfischhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland. The first ascent of the mountain was by Leslie Stephen and Robert Living with guides Melchior Anderegg and Johann Zumtaugwald on 9 September 1859. Their route of ascent was from Fluh Alp via the Rimpfischwänge.
- 2.3 miSNature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohtälli
58 min walk • The Hohtälli is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located southeast of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies on the range that separates the Findel Glacier from the Gorner Glacier, between the Gornergrat and the Stockhorn.
- 0.8 miNENatural attraction, Mountain, Park
Oberrothorn, Zermatt
22 min walk • The Oberrothorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the canton of Valais. Its summit can be easily reached via a trail on its southern flank, from the Unterrothorn cable car station or from Sunnegga.
- 3.3 miSWNature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Riffelhorn
85 min walk • The Riffelhorn is a mountain in the Swiss section of the Pennine Alps, located south of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. The Riffelhorn forms part of the Gorner ridge and provides excellent rock climbing facilities having several routes of a different Climbing grades.