Riffelhorn
#450 among destinations in Switzerland
Facts and practical information
The Riffelhorn is a mountain in the Swiss section of the Pennine Alps, located south of Zermatt in the canton of Valais. ()
ValaisSwitzerland
Riffelhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Sunnegga Paradise ski area, Gornergrat, Klein Matterhorn, Schwarzsee.
Winter sport, Ski areaSunnegga Paradise ski area, Zermatt
10 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...
Ridge with a cog railway and scenic viewsGornergrat, Zermatt
33 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...
Lofty Alps peak with a gondola and diningKlein Matterhorn
85 min walk • The Klein Matterhorn, often referred to as the "Little Matterhorn," stands as a majestic peak in the Swiss Alps, reaching an altitude of 3,883 meters. This mountain is renowned for housing the highest cable car station in Europe, making it a must-visit destination for...
Nature, Natural attraction, LakeSchwarzsee, Zermatt
65 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...
Alpine hut, HikingMonte Rosa Hut
83 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...
Alpine lake with Matterhorn viewsRiffelsee, Zermatt
6 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...
Snow-capped alpine mountain peakBreithorn
74 min walk • Breithorn, Switzerland, stands as a sentinel of the Pennine Alps, a beacon for mountaineers and adventurers from across the globe. Dominating the landscape with its icy facade, this majestic peak reaches an elevation of 4,164 meters, making it one of the most...
Hiking, Alpine hutGandegghütte, Zermatt
51 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.
Museum, History museumMatterhorn Museum, Zermatt
68 min walk • The Matterhorn Museum in Zermatt is a cultural-natural museum whose main theme is the Matterhorn.
Grand mountain with a cable carUnterrothorn, Zermatt
85 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.
Natural attraction, Mountain, Ski areaTrockener Steg, Zermatt
49 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.
Valais