Grünsee, Zermatt

Name: Grünsee
Address: Zermatt, Switzerland

#13 among attractions in Zermatt

Natural attraction, Lake, Body of water, Park

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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. ()

Local name: Grünsee bei Zermatt Elevation: 7559 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°0'20"N, 7°47'9"E

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Grünsee – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Gornergrat, Schwarzsee, Monte Rosa Hut.

2.3 miSW
Winter sport, Ski area
Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Zermatt
59 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...
1.5 miS
Ridge with a cog railway and scenic views
Gornergrat, Zermatt
40 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...
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Schwarzsee, Zermatt
100 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...
3.6 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Monte Rosa Hut
93 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Swiss Alps, the Monte Rosa Hut stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability amidst the rugged mountain terrain. This cutting-edge alpine hut, located at an altitude of 2,883 meters, is a favorite destination for mountaineers...
1.9 miSW
Alpine lake with Matterhorn views
Riffelsee, Zermatt
49 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...
4.1 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Gandegghütte, Zermatt
104 min walk • The Gandegg Hut is an alpine hut, located above Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It is located at a height of 3,029 metres above sea level, near Trockener Steg, approximately halfway between the Matterhorn and the Breithorn. The hut was built in 1885.
2.1 miNW
Museum, History museum
Matterhorn Museum, Zermatt
55 min walk • The Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is a cultural-natural museum whose main theme is the Matterhorn.
1.2 miNE
Grand mountain with a cable car
Unterrothorn, Zermatt
32 min walk • 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. The summit can be reached by cable car via Sunnegga and Blauherd. The Rothorn paradise is one of the main ski areas located around Zermatt.
3.9 miSW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Ski area
Trockener Steg, Zermatt
99 min walk • Trockener Steg is a minor prominence in the area between the Matterhorn and the Breithorn, south of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. It lies at a height of 2,939 meters above sea level, near the front of the Upper Theodul Glacier. A cable car station lies on the summit and gives access to the Klein Matterhorn.
2.2 miW
46°0'45"N • 7°44'26"E
Forest Fun Park Zermatt, Zermatt
57 min walk • Climbing, Adrenaline and extreme tours, Adventure park
4.1 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain, Park
Mettelhorn, Zermatt
104 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.