Mettelhorn, Zermatt
#12 among attractions in Zermatt
Facts and practical information
The Mettelhorn is a mountain of the Swiss Pennine Alps, located near Zermatt in the canton of Valais. ()
Zermatt Switzerland
Mettelhorn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Grand Mountet Hut, Weisshorn, Matterhorn Museum, Unterrothorn.
Alpine hut, HikingGrand Mountet Hut
108 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...
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainWeisshorn
86 min walk • Rising majestically above the Swiss canton of Valais, the Weisshorn stands as a testament to the breathtaking beauty of the Alps. This imposing mountain, part of the Pennine Alps, reaches an elevation of 4,506 meters, making it one of the highest peaks in Switzerland.
Museum, History museumMatterhorn Museum, Zermatt
64 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
92 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.
46°0'45"N • 7°44'26"EForest Fun Park Zermatt, Zermatt
77 min walk • Climbing, Adrenaline and extreme tours, Adventure park
Natural attraction, Lake, Body of waterGrünsee, Zermatt
104 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.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainOber Gabelhorn
96 min walk • The Ober Gabelhorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland, located between Zermatt and Zinal.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainZinalrothorn
65 min walk • The Zinalrothorn is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. Its name comes from the village of Zinal lying on the north side and from the German word Rothorn which means Red Peak.
Natural attraction, Mountain, ParkOberrothorn, Zermatt
101 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.
Alpine hut, HikingWeisshorn Hut
54 min walk • The Weisshorn Hut is a mountain hut of the Swiss Alpine Club, located above Randa in the canton of Valais. It is located on the southern slopes of the Weisshorn, at a height of 2,932 metres above sea level, near the bottom of the Schali Glacier.
Nature, Natural attraction, MountainTrifthorn
78 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.
Valais