Höhenweg Höhbalmen Trail

If you wish to go a hike but your time in the Alps is very limited then, the Höhenweg Höhbalmen trail is the right choice. It is a one-day hike that begin from Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt. Zermatt, one of the most exclusive shopping destinations and culturally rich city is the destination for hike too. Höhbalmen, a high alpine meadow offers you the stunning views of Switzerland’s highest peaks within hike hours.

As if you feel like the Swiss mountain views weren’t enough for you, the Höhbalmen is fulfill your desire of viewpoint of wildflowers including the famous Edelweiss. if you continue your hike along the Höhbalmen, the views just get better and better step to step. Then, you can see two sparkling glaciers (Tiefmattengletscher and Stockjigletscher) at the edge of the valley.

General Information

Start/end Zermatt
Distance 18km
Duration 5-7.5 hours
Type Mountain hiking trail
Difficulty heavy

You can walk and enjoy the scenery of a wildflower-covered meadows with a direct view over the Valais Alps.

Our recommendation:

Good shoes
At most hiking sticks
Suitable clothing depending on the weather (always with you: rain protection)

Location: Zermatt

August 12

8:00 am

14.76 °C

August 12

11:00 am

14.85 °C

August 12

2:00 pm

17.34 °C

August 12

5:00 pm

19.37 °C

Address

Edelweissweg, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

Opening Time

Opened for 24 hours

Tickets

swiss travel pass

Duration

5-7 hours

Location: Zermatt

2:00 am

August 13

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light rain

5:00 am

August 13

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346 deg

clear sky

8:00 am

August 13

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August 13

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Höhenweg Höhbalmen Trail

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